ESTATE OF NANCY GRIMMER
Petition for Letters of Administration
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CASE NUMBER: 26PB-0033381 This matter is on calendar for hearing on a Petition for Letters of Administration. The matter has been properly noticed with proof of service on file. No objections have been raised. Proof of publication has been filed, however publication was insufficient. Notice must be published at least three times with at least five days between the first and last publication dates, not counting the publication dates. Probate Code Section 8121(a). Here, there were only three days between the first and last publication dates.
The Court will require a formal guardian ad litem to be appointed for the minor beneficiary. The matter is continued to Monday, August 17, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in Department 44 for further proceedings on the Petition for Letters of Administration. Proper proof of publication is required to be filed. A guardian ad litem is required to be formally appointed for the minor. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.
ESTATE OF LAWRENCE HALE
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