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Matter of Thelma A. Poncetta Trust

Case Number

24PR00561

Case Type

Trust

Hearing Date / Time

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 08:30

Nature of Proceedings

Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust

Tentative Ruling

Probate Notes:

Personal Appearances are required. 

The following must be submitted:

Proof of Service of Petition (Form DE-120).  Paragraph 28 of the Petition lists 13 persons who are entitled to notice.  There is no Proof of Service of Notice of the Hearing on file for any of those 13 persons.

“At least 30 days before the time set for the hearing on the petition, the petitioner shall cause notice of hearing to be delivered pursuant to Section 1215 to all of the following persons: (1) All trustees. (2) All beneficiaries, subject to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 15800) of Part 3. (3) The Attorney General, if the petition relates to a charitable trust subject to the jurisdiction of the Attorney General.” (Prob. Code, § 17203.)

Proposed Order (Local Rule, 1731.) – Petitioner must submit a proposed order outlining the exact relief requested in the petition.

Any Respondents desirous to object to the Petition, must file a written objection before the hearing.  The court has authority to require all objectors to file a written objection pursuant CRC, Rule 7.801, or else deem the failure to do so a waiver.

 

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).

Appearances:

The court is open to the public for court business. The court is also conducting hearings via Zoom videoconference.

Meeting ID: 161 797 5412

Passcode: 8749009

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