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200700288787PRTR·ventura·Probate·Trust AdministrationHearing 2 months agoThe court intends to sustain the objections, surcharge Sally Patton Walter according to proof, and that Sally Patton Walter be removed as trustee. Special Master to File a Fee Petition.
In the Matter of Lowell T. Patton Trust
Account and Report
Hearing date
Jun 24, 2026
Department
J6
Judge
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Prevailing
Moving Party
Motion type
Parties
DefendantSally Patton Walter
OtherLowell T. Patton Trust
Ruling
200700288787PRTR: In the Matter of Lowell T. Patton Trust 06/24/2026 in Department J6 Account and Report
The court intends to sustain the objections, surcharge Sally Patton Walter according to proof, and that Sally Patton Walter be removed as trustee. (Probate Code §15642) Discuss appointment of successor trustee.
Discuss segregating the Marital Trust and Exemption Trust from the Lowell T. Patton Trust in the accountings, so that expenses can be better allocated.
Special Master to File a Fee Petition.
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