Conservatorship of Laura Elizabeth Langston

administration of the decedent's estate is the county in which the decedent was domiciled, regardless of where the decedent died. (Emphasis added.)

Only if the decedent was not domiciled in this state could proper venue lie in a county where Decedent's property was located. (Prob. Code, Sec.7052.)

Supplement is required, with Points and Authorities that show the Court how venue is proper in this county.

Trust Instrument. The Petition and/or accompanying documents reveal the existence of a trust. A copy of the trust, and all accompanying amendments, must be submitted for review, to ensure compliance with the Decedent's testamentary intent and notice to individuals who might otherwise not be given notice. (Local Rule, 1791(c).)

Original Will. An original will and any codicil to that will must be lodged with the Court. (Prob. Code, Sec.Sec. 8200, et seq.) It is insufficient to attach a copy of the will to the petition without lodging the original. If the will is holographic, "the petitioner shall also attach a typed copy of the will." (Prob. Code, Sec.8002(b)(1).) No typed copy of the will was submitted. If the original is lost, petitioner must amend the Petition to provide an attachment alleging why the presumption of destruction in Probate Code section 6124 should not apply, or provide evidence overcoming the presumption of destruction.

Petitioner may overcome this presumption with substantial evidence that shows the Court some supported fact that the Decedent did not destroy the will. Petitioner is referred to the following authority to understand the evidence required to overcome the presumption of destruction in Probate Code section 6124: Estate of Trikha (2013) 219 Cal.App.4th 791, 804 [substantial evidence required to overcome presumption] Lauermann v. Superior Court (2005) 127 Cal.App.4th 1327, 1333 [Duplicate Original not usually sufficient]

Proposed Order (Form DE-140). A proposed order must be submitted with relief that matches that requested in the petition. No such document was filed with the court.

Proposed Letters (Form DE-150). Proposed letters must be submitted with relief that matches that requested in the petition. No such document was filed with the court.

If the documents curing these deficiencies are not processed by 8:00 a.m. on August 10, 2026, it is recommended that the matter be continued to a date to be set by the Court at the hearing, unless the party appears and requests a different date, or submits a request for a different continuance date prior to the hearing. (Local Rule 1721(c)(2)(A-B).)

If the matter is continued, documents must be submitted at least 10 days prior to the new hearing date to be considered. Due to staffing limitations, processing times may be delayed. To assist in processing, attorneys and parties should include the next court date in the "Filing Description" field provided by the electronic service provider. That field is also used for further descriptions of the document being e-filed, so be sure to put the calendar date FIRST in the field - BEFORE any further description of the document being e-filed (e.g.: 06/28/16 For XYZ).

Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Laura Elizabeth Langston Tentative Ruling: Conservatorship of Laura Elizabeth Langston Case Number

Case Type Conservatorship Hearing Date / Time Tue, 07/14/2026 - 09:00 Nature of Proceedings Petition for Successor Conservator (Limited) Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes: Appearances required. Please submit the following before the hearing:

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.

Proposed Order Appointing Conservator (GC-340). "Proposed orders or judgments shall be submitted on or before noon at least five court days prior to the hearing. Failure to submit a timely proposed order may delay the hearing or entry of the order." (Local Rule 1724.)

Proposed Letters of Conservatorship (GC-350). "Proposed orders or judgments shall be submitted on or before noon at least five court days prior to the hearing. Failure to submit a timely proposed order may delay the hearing or entry of the order." (Local Rule 1724.)

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 a medical inability to attend. (Prob. Code, Sec. 1825.) (Prob. Code, Sec. 1825(a)(2)[medical inability].)