Petition filed to administer estate of Benjamin Joseph Todd.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Los Banos
- Address
- 654 K STREET, LOS BANOS, CA
- Case #
- 26PR-00083
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Attend the Hearing
Join the hearing on April 13, 2026, at 8:30 AM to voice any objections.
- 2
File Claims as Creditor
If you are a creditor, file your claim with the court within the specified deadlines.
- 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 Benjamin Joseph Todd?
- The case number is 26PR-00083.
- When is the hearing for the estate of Benjamin Joseph Todd?
- The hearing is scheduled for April 13, 2026, at 8:30 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 the estate?
- Creditors must file their claims with the court within four months or 60 days of notice.
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Full Notice Text
ALFRED L. WHITEHURST 654 K STREET LOS BANOS, CA 93635 Telephone: 209-826-4911 ATTORNEY FOR: VERNON LEE TODD NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BENJAMIN JOSEPH TODD, also known as BENJAMIN J. TODD, aka BENJAMIN TODD, aka BENNIE TODD CASE NUMBER: 26PR-00083 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of BENJAMIN JOSEPH TODD, also known as BENJAMIN J. TODD, aka BENJAMIN TODD, aka BENNIE TODD A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: VERNON LEE TODD in the Superior Court of California, County of: MERCED THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: VERNON LEE TODD be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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 on: 04/13/2026 at: 8:30 AM in DEPT: 12 Address of court: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MERCED 1159 "G" STREET LOS BANOS, CA 93635 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 to a general representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or 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 section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: ALFRED L. WHITEHURST 654 K STREET LOS BANOS, CA 93635 IPL0319519 Mar 11,18,25 2026