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PROBATE TENTATIVE RULINGS
Courtroom 18 - Judge Mark Tansil
TENTATIVE RULINGS
Probate Calendar
5/16/12 8:30 a.m.
Courtroom 18 - Judge Mark Tansil
If the tentative ruling is accepted, no appearance is necessary unless otherwise indicated. You must notify the probate clerk at (707) 521-6893 if you wish to be heard in response to the tentative ruling. Any interested party who wishes to be heard in opposition to a petition must notify all other parties of the intent to appear. Both notifications must be completed no later than 4:00 p.m. on the court day immediately preceding the day of the hearing.
Unless notification to the probate clerk has been given as provided above, the tentative rulings shall become the rulings of the court at 8:45 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
In accordance with CRC Rule 3.670, Court Call is now available for telephone appearances on the Probate Calendar, except for hearings on petitions to confirm the sale of property and other matters in which the court determines that a personal appearance would materially assist in the determination of proceedings or in the effective management or resolution of the particular case.
NOTE: There will be no probate calendars on May 23, May 30, or July 4. Additionally, no trust or decedent estate matters will be heard on June 27.
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1. JOHNSTON, R
THOMAS, R
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EST OF MARY DAVIS
SPR-83949
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PROBATE OF WILL
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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2. SULLIVAN, G
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EST OF EVELYN SHORT
SPR-84534
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PROBATE OF WILL
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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3. SRL
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EST OF RUTH E LAMKA
SPR-84535
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PROBATE OF WILL
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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4. SRL
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EST OF CAROL McCONNON
SPR-84543
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PROBATE OF WILL
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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5. JOHNSTON, C
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EST OF WILLIAM BERTRAM
SPR-84553
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PROBATE OF WILL
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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6. HOLBROOK, M
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EST OF DAVID H PUTNEY JR
SPR-84583
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PROBATE OF WILL
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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7. RONDON, B
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EST OF FOSTER LOCKWOOD
SPR-84545
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LTRS OF ADMIN
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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8. SHINDLEDECKER, T
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EST OF MARTIN BELLIVEAU
SPR-84572
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LTRS OF ADMIN
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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9. BABU, V
HALL, P
SAGER, J
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EST OF LESLIE PIERCE
SPR-81906
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1ST ACCT & RPT, FINAL DIST, FEES
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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10. LAWRENCE, M
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EST OF RAYFIELD ARONOW
SPR-83026
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1ST ACCT & RPT, FINAL DIST, FEES
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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11. COMBELLACK, D
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EST OF THOMAS O HEFFERNAN
SPR-83122
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1ST ACCT & RPT, FINAL DIST, FEES
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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12. FISHMAN, W
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EST OF PATRICIA SMOOT
SPR-83388
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WAIVER OF ACCT & RPT, FINAL DIST, FEES
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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13. GLADDEN, M
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EST OF LARRY M LAWRENCE
SPR-83454
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1ST ACCT & RPT, FINAL DIST, FEES
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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14. GLADDEN, M
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EST OF IDA M SMITHERMAN
SPR-83569
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WAIVER OF ACCT & RPT, FINAL DIST, FEES
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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15. HAEUSER, T
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EST OF GORDON SMITH
SPR-83688
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WAIVER OF ACCT & RPT, FINAL DIST, FEES
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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16. LEVIN, J
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EST OF MANUEL SIERRA
SPR-83741
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WAIVER OF ACCT & RPT, FINAL DIST, FEES
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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17. INGERSOLL, K
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EST OF BARBARA J PREBILICH
SPR-83901
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WAIVER OF ACCT & RPT, FINAL DIST, FEES
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TENTATIVE RULING: Continued to June 13 at 8:30 a.m., at request of counsel.
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18. O’DONNELL, D
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EST OF ROBERT G DAVIDSON
SPR-84003
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WAIVER OF ACCT & RPT, FINAL DIST, FEES
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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19. BROWN, D
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EST OF ROSANNE J O’ROURKE
SPR-84018
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WAIVER OF ACCT & RPT, FINAL DIST, FEES
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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20. SINK, T
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TRUST OF JOHNSON FAMILY
SPR-77920
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PTN TO APPROVE & SETTLE TTEE’S 7TH ACCT & RPT
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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21. HOTCHKIN, L
YOUNG, M
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TRUST OF JOSEPH CREAM & DONNA MARSHALL
SPR-81926
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W/DRAW AS ATTY OF RECORD
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TENTATIVE RULING: The Court approves the motion of Lee T. Hotchkin to be relieved as counsel for Joseph Cream, Sr., effective upon filing of the proof of service of the signed order upon the client.
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22. MAIZE, R
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EST OF RANDAL LEWIS
SPR-82884
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RPT OF EXECUTOR & PTN FOR ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF CREDITORS CLAIM CLOSING ADMIN & DISCHARGING EXECUTOR
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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23. GOODSON, E
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EST OF RODNEY SHUGARMAN
SPR-83647
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PTN FOR TERMIN OF PROCEEDINGS & DISCHARGE OF ADMINISTRATOR
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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24. JOHNSTON, R
THOMAS, R
POST, D
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TRUST OF JOSEPH E & MARY C PIZZORNO
SPR-83816
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CONT FROM 12/7/11
ACCT & RPT
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TENTATIVE RULING: Continued to August 22 at 8:30 a.m., by agreement of counsel.
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25. BECK, D
BRAINERD, S
PONCIA, L
CAMPOPIANO, H
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TRUST OF REFFNER
SPR-83983
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CONT FROM 4/18/12
PTN FOR APPROVAL OF TRUSTEE ACCOUNTING & INSTRUCTIONS ON INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF TRUST
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TENTATIVE RULING: No appearances are required. On May 3, 2012, the Court approved the trustee’s accounting and instruction on internal affairs of the trust.
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26. ZATMAN, M
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TRUST OF RANA SHERMAN
SPR-84087
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CONT FROM 4/18/12
PTN TO COMPEL RESPONDENTS TO RECOGNIZE THE PROBATE COURT ORDER & RIGHTS OF THE TTEE & PROVIDE LOAN INFO RE R/P
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TENTATIVE RULING: Continued to June 20 at 8:30 a.m., by agreement of counsel.
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27. HOLDREDGE, J, obo trustees
INGERSOLL, K, obo beneficiary
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TRUST OF TREMARI FAMILY
SPR-84403
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NOTICE OF MOTION & MOTION TO DISMISS
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TENTATIVE RULING: Continued to July 11 at 8:30 a.m., by agreement of counsel.
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28. LARSEN, M
NEWBOLD, D
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TRUST OF HANSEN FAMILY
SPR-84406
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CONT FROM 3/28/12
TTEE’S PTN FOR SETTLEMENT OF ACCT; TTEE & ATTY FEES
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TENTATIVE RULING: Continued to July 11 at 8:30 a.m., by agreement of counsel.
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29. ADAMS, B
HESS, S
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TRUST OF FRANCES UTIGER
SPR-84462
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CONT FROM 4/18/12
PTN FOR ORDER COMPELLING ACCT FOR SURCHARGE AGAINST FORMER TTEE & FOR ATTY FEES
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TENTATIVE RULING: Appearances are required at 8:30 a.m. on the petition for order compelling account, for surcharge against former trustee, and for attorney’s fees.
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30. ROUSE, J
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TRUST OF MARY & JOHN METALLINOS
SPR-84466
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PTN FOR MODIF OF TRUST
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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31. GALE, J, obo petitioner
NIELSEN, A, obo petitioner
GEORGE, W, obo trustee
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MTR OF ROBERT O & DOROTHY F BURPEE
SPR-84547
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PTN TO COMPEL TTEE TO ACCT
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TENTATIVE RULING: Continued to August 15 at 8:30 a.m., by agreement of counsel.
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32. COCKERILL, M
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TRUST OF SHARON IRENE LEE
SPR-84559
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PTN FOR ORDER CONFIRMING TRUST ASSETS
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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33. PASSALACQUA, T
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TRUST OF LAMONA WALRAVEN
SPR-84561
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PTN FOR ORDER DETERMINING CONSTRUCTION OF TRUST & INSTRUCTING TTEE
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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34. SRL
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PTN OF ALAZAR WOLDETENSAI
SPR-84434
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CONT FROM 4/18/12
CHANGE OF NAME
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TENTATIVE RULING: If proof of publication is filed prior to the hearing date, the petition is granted. If not, the matter is continued to June 20 at 8:30 a.m., at which time the petition will be dismissed unless proof of publication has been filed.
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35. SRL
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PTN RE JAVON L ALEXANDER
SPR-84494
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CHANGE OF NAME
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TENTATIVE RULING: The petition for change of name is approved.
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36. SRL
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PTN OF MATUSA OOLOO YEARWOOD-BLAKE
SPR-84541
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CHANGE OF NAME
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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37. SRL
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PTN OF VICTOR ANIDO
SPR-84573
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PTN FOR CHANGE OF GENDER & ISSUANCE OF NEW BIRTH CERT
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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38. MAIZE, R
STONE, S
WIGDAHL, L
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CONS & TRUST OF MICHAEL CARR
SPR-59105
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5TH ACCT & RPT, FEES
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TENTATIVE RULING: Continued until June 6, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. to allow the Court Investigator time to review additional documents submitted May 14, 2012.
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39. ALTENBERG, G
NORTON, T
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CONS OF PATRICIA JAMES
SPR-80580
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FEES, PTN TO CREATE SNT
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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40. SO CO COUNSEL
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CONS OF JANELLE OANDASAN
SPR-81053
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CONT FROM 4/18/12
2ND ACCT & RPT, FEES
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TENTATIVE RULING: Continued to June 27, 2012, at 8:30 a.m., at the request of petitioner. Petitioner is directed to file and serve a verified declaration, no later than June 20, 2012, that demonstrates that the decrease in the conservatee’s allowance is in her best interest and the conservatee will not suffer harm by the reduction of her food and personal allowance from $300.00 to $200.00 a month.
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41. DENNIS, A
STAGG, B
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CONS OF HATSUKO PUCKETT
SPR-81730
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FEES
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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42. FEDER, B
SO CO PD
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CONS OF JOHN DOWNIN
SPR-83753
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FEES
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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43. STENEBERG, J
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SNT OF ANGELO LUGO-GARCIA
SPR-84354
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PTN FOR AUTHO FOR TTEE TO EXPEND TRUST ASSETS FOR PURCHASE OF R/P; FEES
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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44. BLOMBERG, T
CAVERLY, K
PROVINE, J
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CONS OF ALLISON McBRIDE
SPR-84411
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CONT FROM 4/18/12
APPT OF C’TOR
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TENTATIVE RULING: Continued to June 4, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. as a special set hearing for the parties to present their positions regarding appointment of the conservator of the person and estate.
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45. SRL
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CONS OF GERALD CHARLES JR
SPR-84626
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APPT OF TEMP C’TOR [P & E]
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TENTATIVE RULING: Petition for temporary conservatorship is denied. The Petition for Conservatorship will be heard in this Court on June 27, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. Sonoma County Public Defender is appointed to represent the proposed conservatee in this case.
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46. BECK, D
FISHER, R
MILKS, J
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EST OF BETTE E WATTS
SPR-84214
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CONT FROM 5/9/12
PROBATE OF WILL
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TENTATIVE RULING: Continued to June 6 at 8:30 a.m. for calendar control.
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47. WIGDAHL, L
HAEUSER, T
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CONS OF SUSAN M WYLES
SPR-64572
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CONT FROM 5/9/12
5th ACCT & RPT OF CONS [E]; 1ST ACCT OF TTEE
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TENTATIVE RULING: Approved.
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