Probate petition filed for Dale L. Bratton's estate administration.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Larkspur
- Case #
- PES-26-309201
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Attend the Hearing
Join the hearing on March 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM if you wish to object.
- 2
File Claims Promptly
Creditors should file claims within four months or 60 days from notice receipt.
- 3
Request Special Notice
File a Request for Special Notice with the court if interested in estate updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate of Dale L. Bratton?
- The case number is PES-26-309201.
- When is the hearing for the probate petition?
- The hearing is scheduled for March 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
- How can I object to the probate petition?
- You can appear at the hearing or file written objections with the court before the hearing.
- What should creditors do regarding claims?
- Creditors must file claims with the court within four months or 60 days of receiving notice.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE OF PROBATE Johanna A. Kecskes, Esq. Bancroft & McAlister LLP 80 E Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Ste 4B Larkspur, CA - California 94939 Telephone no: 415-464-8855 Attorney for: Judith M. Bratton, Proposed Administrator SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO 400 McAllister Street San Francisco, CA 94102 ESTATE OF Dale L. Bratton DECEDENT NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Dale L. Bratton CASE No: PES-26-309201 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Dale L. Bratton A Petition for Probate has been filed by Judith M. Bratton in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN FRANCISCO. The Petition for Probate requests that Judith M. Bratton, be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held as follows: Date: March 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM, Dept 204, Probate Department, Superior Court of California, County of SAN FRANCISCO, 400 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing a personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Johanna A. Kecskes, Esq. Bancroft & McAlister LLP SBN: 185599 80 E Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Ste 4B Larkspur, CA - California 94939 Telephone no: 415-464-8855 Publication date: 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 2026