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Court

San Joaquin County

California

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Case Information

Filed 2026-03-13
Status Pending
Type Probate Estates
Docket 12 entries
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Judge

Hon. Devencenzi, Peter

San Joaquin County (CA)

California

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Docket Entries

  1. Hearing regarding: Appointment of Personal Representative , set for 05/07/2026 at 8:30 AM before Hon. Carter Holly in Department L1.
  2. Attorney, Rebecca Harrison Sem, retained for Melvin Howard .
  3. Attorney, Rebecca Harrison Sem, retained for Thomas Howard .
  4. Payment received by Rebecca Sem in the amount of $435.00. Receipt number 1133564.
  5. Petition for Probate - Letters of Administration filed by Howard, Thomas; Howard, Melvin.
  6. Duties and Liabilities of Personal Representative DE-147 filed by Howard, Thomas; Howard, Melvin.
  7. Hearing regarding: Appointment of Personal Representative , set for 04/09/2026 at 8:30 AM before Hon. Carter Holly in Department L1.
  8. Notice of Petition to Administer Estate DE-121 filed by Howard, Melvin; Howard, Thomas.
  9. Waiver of Bond by Heir or Beneficiary DE-142/DE-111 (A-3d) filed by Howard, Melvin; Howard, Thomas.
  10. Waiver of Bond by Heir or Beneficiary DE-142/DE-111 (A-3d) filed by Howard, Melvin; Howard, Thomas.
  11. Proof of Publication filed by Howard, Thomas; Howard, Melvin.
  12. Probate Note published.

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