Conservatorships

If the tentative ruling does not require appearances, and is accepted, no appearance is necessary. 

Any party who wishes to be heard in response or opposition to the Court’s tentative ruling MUST NOTIFY the Court’s Judicial Assistant by telephone at (707) 521-6893 and MUST NOTIFY all other parties of the intent to appear, and whether they will appear in person or by Zoom.  Both notifications must be completed no later than 4:00 p.m. on the court (business) day immediately before the day of the hearing.

Unless notification of an appearance has been given as provided above, the tentative ruling shall become the ruling of the court the day of the hearing at the beginning of the calendar, absent an objection from an interested party per Probate Code section 1043.    

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1. Conservatorship of John Kenneth Lavell
   25PR00708
   Appointment of Temporary Conservatorship

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. The Petition for Appointment of Temporary Conservator of the Person and Estate is DENIED. There are no exigent circumstances warranting establishment of a temporary conservatorship.

The hearing on the general conservatorship remains SET on August 22, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in Department 12. The Capacity Declaration must be filed no later than August 8, 2025. If the proposed conservatee is unable to attend the hearing due to a medical condition, Judicial Council Form GC-325, Declaration on Medical Ability to Attend Hearing, must also be filed.

2. Conservatorship of Bruce Anderson
   SPR095123
   Account & Report

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. The Third and Final Account and Report of Conservator is APPROVED.

Fees for the services of Conservator are approved in the amount prayed.

Petitioner is directed to pay to the Office of the Court Investigator the amount of $600.00 within 30 days.

After payment of Court ordered fees and, once the estate is finalized, Petitioner shall distribute the remaining funds to the heirs, pursuant to Probate Code section 13100, et seq.

The review hearings on August 22, 2025, and March 12, 2026, are DROPPED from calendar.

3. & 4 Conservatorship of Barbara Jean Cameron
   SPR097500
   Consent for Medical Treatment & Status Update

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is CONTINUED to August 15, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Petitioner is directed to provide the Court with the Status Update for Medical Treatment and the Capacity Declaration no later than August 4, 2025.

***End of Tentative Rulings***