The probate court on Aug. 4 adjourned a petition to allow the second and final accounting for Vicky (Van Keck) because the fiduciary Tracy Hinsman was not present to verify the filings. The judge said the petition and notices appeared to have been served and that no objections had been filed, but the court wanted Hinsman to appear and verify the account before signing an order.

The matter was rescheduled for Oct. 16 at 9 a.m. for the fiduciary’s appearance. The court noted that the filings appeared in order and that receipts for memory-care expenses, clothing and food were included in the materials the judge reviewed earlier. The judge requested the fiduciary appear via Zoom or in person to verify the account before the court issues a signed order.

Discussion versus decision: although the court found no objections and said the accounting papers were in order, the judge postponed final approval pending direct verification by the fiduciary. The clerk and counsel were instructed to arrange for the fiduciary’s presence at the next docket call.