Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real Property
CASE NUMBER: 23PB-0032160 This matter is on calendar for hearing on a Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real Property. The matter has been properly noticed with proof of service on file. No objections have been raised. The Petition contains the following defects: 1. The Petition is incomplete as to item 2(a) and 2(b), the interest sold and whether the real property is improved or unimproved.
2. Item 3(a) must be complete with the date of death of the decedent.
3. Item 3(c) must be completed with the reappraisal value to have been made within 1 year prior to the sale.
4. Item 4(d) and 4(e) must be completed.
5. Item 7 must be completed.
6. Item 8 must be completed.
The Personal Representative requests authority to purchase the real property. Probate Code Section 9880 generally prohibits a Personal Representative from purchasing or having any interest in the purchase of any property of the estate. An exception exists where written consent by all known heirs is filed with the court and the purchase is shown to be advantageous to the estate. Probate Code Section 9881. The requirements of Probate Code Section 9881 have not been met.
This matter is also on calendar or Status of Administration. No Petition for Final Distribution has been filed. No Status Report has been filed. The matter is continued to Monday, August 3, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in Department 44 for Status of Administration and further proceedings on the Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real Property. Petitioner is required to file and serve an amended Report and Petition to address the issues raised above. Petitioner is also required to file a new Notice of Hearing for the continued hearing date, along with a copy of the amended Petition, on all parties entitled to notice. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.
ESTATE OF NORMAN HUGGINS
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