Tentative ruling issued by Judge Judge James F. Rigali on Jul. 02, 2024 in Santa Barbara County, CA - Case no: xxxxx282

Probate Notes:
The following must be submitted:
Supplement to the Petition. A supplement to the petition must be filed that lists the name and date of death of the predeceased spouse. (Pet. at ¶8.) Paragraph 8 of the petition specifically requires listing even deceased heirs, and this Court requires heirs to the second degree, especially in intestate estates. The Court has discretion to require service to these heirs pursuant to Probate Code section 1202.
If the documents curing these deficiencies are not processed by 8:00 a.m. on July 2, 2024, 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.

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