IN THE MATTER OF MARIA ROSARIA DE VITO
Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
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2026PRDE062204: IN THE MATTER OF MARIA ROSARIA DE VITO 07/02/2026 in Department J6 Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary filed by Charles Stephen Hodson
As of 6/30/26, no notice of petition to administer estate or proof of publication has been filed by Petitioner Charles Hodson. The proof of service filed on 4/8/26 is insufficient to demonstrate that a proper DE-121 was served.
The Court intends to appoint the Public Administrator or a professional fiduciary as the administrator with will annexed. (Prob. Code, §§ 8402, subd. (a)(3), 8502, subd. (d).) If the Public Administrator is to be appointed, the clerk shall give notice to the PA pursuant to Probate Code section 1220.
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