Probate petition filed for Gail Marie MacDonald's estate administration.
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Deadline detected: Hearing Date — 2026-05-06
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- San Jose
- Case #
- 26PR202130
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Attend the hearing
Join the hearing on 05/06/2026 at 9:01 am to state any objections.
- 2
File a claim if a creditor
Submit your claim to the court within four months or 60 days of notice.
- 3
Request special notice
File a Request for Special Notice with the court to stay informed about the estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a probate petition?
- A probate petition is a legal request to administer a deceased person's estate.
- How can I object to the probate petition?
- You can object by appearing at the hearing or filing written objections with the court.
- What are my rights as a creditor?
- Creditors must file claims within specific timeframes to protect their rights to the estate.
- Where is the hearing for the probate petition?
- The hearing will be held at the Superior Court of Santa Clara in San Jose.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Gail Marie MacDonald CASE NUMBER: 26PR202130 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Gail Marie MacDonald A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Deborah Ann MacDonald in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara The Petition for Probate requests that Deborah Ann MacDonald be appointed as personal representatives 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 in this court as follows: Date: 05/06/2026 Time: 9:01 am Dept: 7 located at Superior Court of Santa Clara 191 N. First St., San Jose, CA 95113 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 personal 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 Thomas W. Davies, Esq. 14625 Big Basin Way, PO Box 2039 Saratoga, CA 95070 408-867-9900 SJMN 6959702 April 7, 9, 16, 2026