Petition for probate filed for Christopher Edward Nielsen's estate administration.
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Deadline · Hearing Date
June 2, 2026
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What to do next
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Attend the Hearing
Appear at the hearing on June 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to state objections.
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File Claims as Creditor
If you are a creditor, file your claim with the court within the specified deadlines.
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Request Special Notice
File a Request for Special Notice with the court to receive updates on the estate.
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Consult an Attorney
Consider consulting an attorney knowledgeable in California probate law for guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a petition for probate?
- A petition for probate is a request to the court to validate a will and appoint an executor.
- 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 the deadlines for creditors?
- Creditors must file claims within four months or 60 days from receiving notice.
- Where is the hearing for the probate petition?
- The hearing will be held at the Superior Court of California, County of Lake.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Christopher Edward Nielsen CASE NO.: PR504397 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Christopher Edward Nielsen A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Cheri N. Dehnert in the Superior Court of California, County of : Lake The Petition for Probate requests that: Tom Cariveau 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: June 2, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. Dept.: Four, located at: Superior Court of California, County of Lake, 255 North Forbes Street Lakeport, CA. 95453 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 statues 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: Dennis A. Fordham Law Office fo Dennis A. Fordham 870 S. Main St. Lakeport, CA. 95453 (707) 263-3235 4/21,4/28,5/5/2026