ESTATES/OTHER PROBATE
1.	ESTATE OF LINDA BISHOP SPR-87362	WAIVER OF ACCT & REPORT
TENTATIVE RULING: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED
2.	ESTATE OF ROBERT THOMPSON SPR-093941	WAIVER OF ACCT & REPORT
TENTATIVE RULING: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.
3.	ESTATE OF SUSAN ELIZABETH GORANSON SPR-095311	WAIVER OF ACCT & REPORT
TENTATIVE RULING: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. This matter is CONTINUED to January 13, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in Department 23. Please refer to the Probate Examiner Notes posted in the case file.
4.	ESTATE OF JAMIE ALLEN FRANCISCUS SPR-095611	WAIVER OF ACCT & REPORT
TENTATIVE RULING: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future Case Management Conference dates are dropped from calendar.
5.	ESTATE OF LYNN HOPE TAYLOR SPR-095707	ACCOUNT & REPORT
TENTATIVE RULING: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future Case Management Conference dates are dropped from calendar.
6.	ESTATE OF CAROL ANN STEWART SPR-095928	WAIVER OF ACCT & REPORT
TENTATIVE RULING: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Statutory fees are miscalculated as $13,490; Correct amount is $13,090. Proposed order has been modified to reflect this change. Any future Case Management Conference dates are dropped from calendar.
7.	ESTATE OF ALAN HOWARD MATTERI SPR-095929	WAIVER OF ACCT & REPORT
TENTATIVE RULING: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future Case Management Conference dates are dropped from calendar.
8.	ESTATE OF MICHAEL LYNN DAVIES SPR-096211	WAIVER OF ACCT & REPORT
TENTATIVE RULING: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future Case Management Conference dates are dropped from calendar.
9.	ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ANNE RUTKOWSKI SPR-096443	ACCOUNT & REPORT
TENTATIVE RULING: Appearance required. The file does not contain proof of notice to the VCCB and FTB or an explanation why this is not required.
10.	ESTATE OF DEBORAH NAN RAYNAUD SPR-096455	WAIVER OF ACCT & REPORT
TENTATIVE RULING: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future Case Management Conference dates are dropped from calendar.
11.	ESTATE OF JULIE ANN JACOBS SPR-096511	WAIVER OF ACCT & REPORT
TENTATIVE RULING: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future Case Management Conference dates are dropped from calendar.
12.	ESTATE OF HELEN PRIELIPP SPR-097087	PROBATE OF WILL
TENTATIVE RULING: This matter is CONTINUED to January 13, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in Department 23. As competing Petitions have been filed, pursuant to local rule 6.2 (G)(2), the parties are directed to meet and confer and make a reasonable and good faith attempt to informally resolve the controversy at a face-to-face conference (which is deemed to include video platforms such as Zoom), if possible, otherwise by telephone conference.If the matter has not resolved, the parties shall each file statements of issues no later than seven (7) court days before the continued hearing date. Local Rule 6.2 G.3.
13.	ESTATE OF GERARD MICHAEL O’BRIEN SPR-097091	PROBATE OF WILL ADMIN WWA
TENTATIVE RULING: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. No bond is required as all beneficiaries have waived bond.   Petitioner is to file an Inventory and Appraisal within four months of issuance of letters (Prob. Code section 8800(b)) and either a petition for an order for final distribution of the estate or a report of status of administration within the timeframe set out in Probate Code section 12200.   The matter is set on the March 28, 2024, probate case management conference calendar at 3:00 p.m. in Department 23 for status of estate or final account and distribution. No appearances at the hearing will be required if the court determines that administration of the estate is timely proceeding, or good cause is shown why more time is required.
14.	ESTATE OF SUSAN DIANE HAMRICK SPR-097098	LETTERS OF ADMIN
TENTATIVE RULING: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Bond is to posted in the amount of $380,000.   Bond to be waived should the other heirs consent.   No POS was filed.   Petitioner is to file an Inventory and Appraisal within four months of issuance of letters (Prob. Code section 8800(b)) and either a petition for an order for final distribution of the estate or a report of status of administration within the timeframe set out in Probate Code section 12200.   The matter is set on the March 28, 2024, probate case management conference calendar at 3:00 p.m. in Department 23 for status of estate or final account and distribution. No appearances at the hearing will be required if the court determines that administration of the estate is timely proceeding, or good cause is shown why more time is required.
15.	ESTATE OF PAUL THOMAS REYNOLDS SPR-097099	PROBATE OF WILL
TENTATIVE RULING: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. No bond is required as the will waives bond.   Petitioner is to file an Inventory and Appraisal within four months of issuance of letters (Prob. Code section 8800(b)) and either a petition for an order for final distribution of the estate or a report of status of administration within the timeframe set out in Probate Code section 12200.   The matter is set on the March 28, 2024, probate case management conference calendar at 3:00 p.m. in Department 23 for status of estate or final account and distribution. No appearances at the hearing will be required if the court determines that administration of the estate is timely proceeding, or good cause is shown why more time is required.
16.	ESTATE OF JOHN ROBERT LOWE SPR-097102	PROBATE OF WILL
TENTATIVE RULING: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.   Bond is required in the amount of $35,000.   Petitioner is to file an Inventory and Appraisal within four months of issuance of letters (Prob. Code section 8800(b)) and either a petition for an order for final distribution of the estate or a report of status of administration within the timeframe set out in Probate Code section 12200.   The matter is set on the March 28, 2024, probate case management conference calendar at 3:00 p.m. in Department 23 for status of estate or final account and distribution. No appearances at the hearing will be required if the court determines that administration of the estate is timely proceeding, or good cause is shown why more time is required.
17.	ESTATE OF RICHARD ALLEN BISHOP SPR-097111	LETTERS OF ADMIN
TENTATIVE RULING: APPEARANCE REQUIRED.  Venue/transfer to be discussed.   Richard Bishop died in Kern County. Judith Bishop along with both of her children live in Kern County. Even the attorney is from Kern County. Which begs the question why Sonoma County, was Richard Bishop domiciled here PC7051 even though decedent’s residence at time of death was Kern County? How could publication in the Healdsburg Tribune have the best chance of providing notice?
18.	MATTER OF BRUCE ZINZAN MONTGOMERIE SPR-097181	ESTABLISH FACT OF DEATH
TENTATIVE RULING: No appearance required.   Granted.