In the Matter of George C. Kates III
Status Report of Administration by Personal Representative
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202100556723PRWT: In the Matter of George C. Kates III 08/06/2026 in Department J6 Status Report of Administration by Personal Representative
No notice of hearing has been filed for this hearing.
An I&A was due within 4 months after letters were first issued, but Petitioner filed an I&A over 3 years and 10 months after letters issued.
Petitioner failed to file a timely § 12200 report or petition for final distribution.
Notice to the FTB was sent on 10/29/25, 3 years and 8 months after letters issued.
Now after having had four and a half years to close this estate, Petitioner Kathrine Stapleton seeks another continuance to 11/4/26. The Court intends to grant a continuance to 8/27/26, 9:00 a.m., in J6. Petitioner will be directed to appear with the tax professional to explain the EIN problem and explain why the issue was not discovered and fixed sooner.
Notice of hearing and continuance to be given by Petitioner.
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