Petition for probate filed for Donell L. Johnson's estate.
Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity
Deadline detected: Hearing Date — 2026-04-28
Pro users tracking probate like this were alerted the second it filed. Never miss a deadline →
- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- San Diego
- Case #
- 26PE000832C
View full case dossier
See all filings for case 26PE000832C with AI case status analysis.
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Attend the hearing
Join the hearing on 4/28/2026 at 9:30 AM at the court.
- 2
File objections if needed
Submit any written objections to the court before the hearing date.
- 3
File a claim as a creditor
If you are a creditor, file your claim within the specified deadlines.
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.
The above suggestions and answers are AI-generated for informational purposes only. They may contain errors. NoticeRegistry assumes no responsibility for their accuracy. Consult a qualified professional before taking action.
Full Notice Text
DONELL L. JOHNSON Case No. 26PE000832CTo all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DONELL L. JOHNSONA PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Shawnalee D. Johnson in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN DIEGO.THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Shawnalee D. Johnson 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 on 4/28/2026 at 9:30 AM in Dept. No. 503 located at 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101. Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department's Microsoft Teams (``MS Teams``) video link; or by calling the department's MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ProbateHearingsIF 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 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. Petitioner in pro per: SHAWNALEE D. JOHNSON1211 INNES AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90026(213) 760-2437San Diego Union-TribunePublished: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/26