Guardianship of Lilyanna & Loyalty Lake
Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Persons
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CASE NUMBER: 26PG-0033332 This matter is on calendar for further proceedings on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Persons. The Petition was filed by the minors’ non-relative caregivers Kevin Arias and Syan Joiner. Letters of Temporary Guardianship issued on April 10, 2026, and are set to expire today unless further extended. This matter is also on calendar for confirmation of counsel.
No proof of service has been filed for the father of each minor and insufficient information has been provided to permit the Court to dispense with notice. The Court notes a proof of service was filed on June 11, 2026, for Joel Croy and Vong Vue; however, it is unclear how these individuals are related to the minors. The fathers must be personally served in order to move forward on the Petition. Prob. Code § 1511(b). Alternatively, the fathers can sign a consent and waiver of notice (GC-211, section 4), in lieu of being served.
The Court has reviewed the Children’s Services report filed on May 4, 2026, which recommends granting the Petition. ICWA notification has been given. A Notice of Intervention has been filed by the Yurok Tribe on May 20, 2026, and the court confirms the tribe’s intervention. The mother previously filed an objection and the Public Defender has been appointed for the minors.
The matter is continued to Monday, July 27, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42 for further proceedings on the Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Persons and confirmation of counsel. The Temporary Guardianship is ORDERED to remain in effect until the continued hearing date. Petitioners are required 3
to file and serve a new Notice of Hearing for the continued hearing date, along with a copy of the Petition, on the parties identified above. In the alternative, if Petitioners cannot serve the parties identified, the Court will require a declaration explaining in detail all efforts of Petitioners to locate and serve them and why they cannot be served, to permit the Court to dispense with notice. Warning: Failure to properly effect service or provide adequate basis to dispense with service as to the necessary parties will result in denial of the Petition. Notice is preserved. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.
GUARDIANSHIP OF KIARA LIRA-WILSON
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