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Estates & Other Probate

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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Guide for Participating in Court Proceedings via Zoom for Dept 23:

  • After joining the meeting and checking in with the clerk, please mute your audio when not speaking. This helps keep background noise to a minimum.
  • Be mindful of background noise when your microphone is not muted. Avoid activities that could create additional noise, such as shuffling papers.
  • Position your camera properly if you choose to use a web camera. Be sure it is in a stable position and focused at eye level, if possible. Make sure everything visible in the frame is appropriate for an appearance in court.
  • If a confidential session becomes necessary it is incumbent on you to ensure you are able to participate from a private location so that unauthorized people cannot overhear or see the proceedings.
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  • The recording function has been disabled. Remember, the prohibition against recording court proceedings, even remote ones, remains.
  • Be patient. Check in will take more time and the experience from those who have tried this before is that proceedings are a little slower generally.

Tentative Rulings

June 28, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.

  1. Estate of Deanna Kay Hansen
    23PR00085
    Waiver of Account & Report

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future Case Management Conference dates are DROPPED from calendar.

 

  1. Estate of Carol Jean Meers
    23PR00155
    Waiver of Account & Report

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future Case Management Conference dates are DROPPED from calendar.

 

  1. Estate of Ralph Bass
    24PR00367
    Probate of Will & Admin WWA

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 October 16, 2025, probate case management conference calendar at 3:00 p.m. in Department 11 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.

 

  1. Estate of Raymond Arthur Prince
    24PR00430
    Letters of Administration

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED.  NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  The Court may, in its discretion, require the personal representative to furnish a bond (CRC 7.201(b), Probate Code §8571.) As the personal representative is not a resident of California, bond is fixed in the amount of $100,000.00. 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 October 16, 2025, probate case management conference calendar at 3:00 p.m. in Department 11 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.

 

  1. Estate of Carole Poor Johnson
    24PR00442
    Letters of Administration

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED.  NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  The Court may, in its discretion, require the personal representative to furnish a bond (CRC 7.201(b), Probate Code §8571.) As the personal representative is not a resident of California, bond is fixed in the amount of $50,000.00. 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 October 16, 2025, probate case management conference calendar at 3:00 p.m. in Department 11 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.

 

  1. Estate of Allen Frank Bealer
    24PR00443
    Probate of Will

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. No bond is required as will waives bond. Petitioners are 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 October 16, 2025, probate case management conference calendar at 3:00 p.m. in Department 11 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.

 

  1. Estate of Daniel Patrick Swint
    24PR00448
    Letters of Administration

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED.  NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Bond is fixed in the amount of $400,000.00. 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 October 16, 2025, probate case management conference calendar at 3:00 p.m. in Department 11 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.

 

  1. Estate of Paula Lee Peterson
    24PR00454
    Letters of Administration

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED.  NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Bond is waived as all funds from the sale of Decedent’s residence are to be deposited into a blocked account. If subsequent cash is discovered, it shall be placed in the blocked account and Receipts are to be 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 October 16, 2025, probate case management conference calendar at 3:00 p.m. in Department 11 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.

Matter is CONTINUED to a Case Management Conference on September 26, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 23, for proof of funds in blocked account (Judicial Council Form MC-356).

 

  1. Estate of Gregory Alden Pyle
    SPR095847
    Waiver of Account & Report

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Any future Case Management Conference dates are DROPPED from calendar.

 

  1. Estate of Jaclyn H. Coffin
    SPR096138
    Account & Report

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future Case Management Conference dates are DROPPED from calendar.

 

  1. Estate of Richard J. Ringrose
    SPR096405
    Account & Report

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is CONTINUED to August 16, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in Department 23, to allow parties additional time to meet and confer and attempt to resolve any outstanding issues.  If the matter is not resolved, the parties should file statements of issues in compliance with the local rules and indicate whether they are requesting the matter be set for an evidentiary hearing or more time for informal resolution given.

 

  1. Estate of Lois May Mathews
    SPR096692
    Waiver of Account & Report

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future Case Management Conference dates are DROPPED from calendar.

 

  1. Estate of Ramona O. Dryden
    SPR096840
    Spousal Property Petition

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.

 

  1. Estate of Janis E. Novak
    SPR097152
    Waiver of Account & Report

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future Case Management Conference dates are DROPPED from calendar.

 

  1. Estate of Eugene B. Berman
    SPR097273
    Account & Report

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future case management hearing dates are DROPPED from calendar.

 

  1. Estate of Mary Rose McMillon
    SPR097644
    Account & Report

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future case management hearing dates are DROPPED from calendar.

 

  1. Estate of Donald Fred Momsen
    SPR097904
    Account & Report

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future case management hearing dates are DROPPED from calendar.

 

***End of Tentative Rulings***

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