Petition filed to administer the estate of Andrew Stuart in Santa Clara County.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- San Jose
- Case #
- 26PR202113
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Attend the Hearing
Appear at the hearing on May 4, 2026, to state any objections.
- 2
File Claims as Creditor
If you are a creditor, file your claim within four months or 60 days of notice.
- 3
Request Special Notice
File a Request for Special Notice with the court to receive updates on the estate.
- 4
Consult an Attorney
Consider consulting an attorney for guidance on your rights and obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a Petition for Probate?
- A Petition for Probate 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 with the court within specified timeframes to protect their rights.
- When is the hearing for the probate petition?
- The hearing is scheduled for May 4, 2026, at 9:01 AM.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Andrew Stuart CASE NUMBER: 26PR202113 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Andrew Stuart A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Terry Sean Truesdale and Amy Truesdale in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The Petition for Probate requests that: Terry Sean Truesdale and Amy Truesdale 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 in this court as follows Date: 5/4/2026 Time: 9:01 AM Dept: 2 Address of Court: Superior Court of California 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: Melissa Raneri Karlsten, 220976 Aaron Riechert Carpol & Riffle, APC 333 Twin Dolphin Dr., Suite 350 Redwood City, CA 94065 Phone: (650) 3688-4662 Email: karlsten@arcr.com SJMN 0006959749: Apr. 8, 15, 22, 2026