Probate Case Management Conference Calendar

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. You must inform the clerk concerning your appearance choice: Zoom or in person. 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 3:15 p.m. on the day of the hearing.  

To Join Department 12 "Zoom" Online

To Join Department 12 "Zoom" by Phone

Call 1-669-254-5252 (San Jose) and enter same meeting ID and password as listed above.

Guide for participating in court proceedings via Zoom for Department 12.

  • 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.
  • Chat is enabled for the sharing of documents among participants and the court and to allow attorneys to communicate individually with each other or their clients only. No chat messages should be sent privately to the court as it would amount to an unauthorized ex parte communication. Neither should chat messages be sent to all participants unless directed by the court.
  • 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

August 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. 

  1. Estate of Patricia Inez Claxton
    24PR00113
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is DROPPED in light of the August 21, 2026, hearing on the Final Account and Distribution.

 

  1. Estate of Noemi Louise Tenen
    24PR00841
    Order to Show Cause

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Sanctions of $250 are imposed on the administrator and stayed.  The matter is CONTINUED to October 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in Dept. 63, at which time the stay will be lifted and the administrator will be removed on the terms outlined in the Order to Show Cause (OSC) if there is no change in the status of the case and no good cause explanation why not.  Any response must be filed and served at least seven days before the hearing.  The Court may then consider dismissal of the action if no successor administrator applies for appointment following removal.  The Court notes there is a bond in the case but that the surety company was not notified of the OSC.  The clerk is directed to provide a copy of the OSC and these minutes to the surety.

 

  1. Estate of Brady Alan Parmeter
    24PR01077
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Petition for Final Discharge and Order was filed May 14, 2026. This matter is DROPPED from calendar.

 

  1. Estate of Debra Rene Morgan
    25PR00019
    Order to Show Cause

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Sanctions of $250 are imposed on the administrator and stayed.  The matter is CONTINUED to October 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in Dept. 63, at which time the stay will be lifted and the administrator will be removed on the terms outlined in the Order to Show Cause (OSC) if there is no change in the status of the case and no good cause explanation why not.  Any response must be filed and served at least seven days before the hearing.  The Court may then consider dismissal of the action if no successor administrator applies for appointment following removal.

 

  1. Conservatorship of Sharon Zanassi
    25PR00083
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is DROPPED in light of the October 9, 2026, hearing on the First Account and Report.

 

  1. Estate of Shyrl J. Baxter
    25PR00525
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  In light of the consents to proposed action relating to the sale of real property filed July 13, 2026, the Court presumes more time is needed to conclude estate administration.  Matter is CONTINUED to November 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Dept. 63, for status of final account and distribution.

 

  1. Matter of Nyla Herrera
    25PR00534
    Order to Show Cause

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Acknowledgement of Receipt of Order and Funds for Deposit in Blocked Account was filed. This matter is DROPPED from calendar. The Order to Show Cause issued by the Court on April 13, 2026 is DISMISSED.

 

  1. Estate of David Lee Beach
    25PR00566
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is DROPPED in light of the October 2, 2026, hearing on the Final Account and Distribution.

 

  1. Matter of Edward Culley
    26PR00181
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Acknowledgment of Receipt of Order and Funds for Deposit in Blocked Account was filed 7/23/26. This matter is DROPPED from calendar. The Order to Show Cause issued 5/15/26 is DISMISSED.

 

  1. Conservatorship of Fredericka Anne Coleman
    SPR82068
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling:  NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is DROPPED in light of the October 9, 2026, hearing on the sixth and final account and report.

 

  1. Conservatorship of James L. Patton
    SPR88906
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is DROPPED in light of the September 24, 2026, hearing on the Final Account.

 

  1. Conservatorship of Blanca I. Campos
    SPR096533
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  In light of the pending transfer for Contra Costa County, the matter is CONTINUED to December 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Dept. 63 for receipt of transfer from Contra Costa County.

***End of Tentative Rulings***