Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person
Petition to Appoint Limited Conservator Tentative Ruling Probate Notes: Appearances required.
The following defects must be corrected before the hearing: Proof of Service on Relatives of Proposed Conservatee. At least 15 days before the hearing on the petition for appointment of a conservator, notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given by timely mailing service of the notice and copy of the petition to the (1) spouse, if any, or registered domestic partner, if any, of the proposed conservatee, and (2) relatives named in the petition at their addresses stated in the petition. (Prob. Code, Sec.1822.)
Confidential Declaration on Medical Ability to Attend Hearing (GC-325) - As of January 1, 2025, the ability of the proposed conservatee to attend the hearing will be determined on evidence submitted on Judicial Counsel form GC-325. This form was adopted for mandatory use as of January 1, 2025. This form must be filed, or the proposed conservatee will be expected to attend the hearing.
Capacity Declaration (GC-335) - No order adjudging that conservatee lacks capacity to give informed consent to medical treatment may be granted unless supported by a declaration executed by a licensed physician or licensed psychologist supporting the request. (Prob. Code, Sec. 1890(c).) Please submit updated GC-335 adopted for mandatory use as of January 1, 2025.
The proposed conservatee is expected to attend the hearing, unless a Confidential Declaration on Medical Ability to Attend Hearing (GC-325) is filed and shows an medical inability to attend. (Prob. Code, Sec. 1825.) (Prob. Code, Sec. 1825(a)(2)[medical inability].)
Tentative Ruling: Guardianship of Dameon P. Moreno Ferrell, et al. Tentative Ruling: Guardianship of Dameon P. Moreno Ferrell, et al. Case Number
Case Type Guardianship Hearing Date / Time Wed, 06/10/2026 - 09:30 Nature of Proceedings Petition to Appoint Guardian of the Person Tentative Ruling Appearances required.
The following must be submitted: Proof of Personal Service. Proof of timely personal service of the notice of hearing and a copy of the petition (Prob. Code, Sec. 1511) on parents of minor, OR Consent to Appointment of Guardian and Waiver of Notice (Judicial Council form GC-211) OR adequately supported request to dispense with notice (CRC 7.52; see Local Court form SC-6014).
Proof of Timely Mailed Service. Proof of timely mailed service of the notice of hearing and a copy of the petition (Prob. Code, Sec. 1511) on maternal grandparents, OR Consent to Appointment of Guardian and Waiver of Notice (Judicial Council form GC-211) OR adequately supported request to dispense with notice (CRC 7.52; see Local Court form SC-6014).
There was not Request to Dispense with Notice containing facts supporting a finding of due diligence to locate (Prob. Code, Sec. 1511(g)(1), CRC 7.52; Local Court Form SC-6014) or that notice is contrary to the interest of justice. (Prob. Code, Sec. 1511(g)(2).)
Tentative Ruling: Estate of Beverly Hoebel
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