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 63 "Zoom" Online

To Join Department 63 "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 63.

  • 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

Honorable Rene A. Chouteau
September 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. 

  1. Estate of Ryan Douglas Hamilton
    24PR00658
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the information provided in the Case Management Statement filed September 3, 2026, this matter is CONTINUED to May 27, 2027, at 3:00 p.m. in Dept. 63 for status of estate.

 

  1. Estate of Deanna Jacques
    24PR00765
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the information provided in the Report filed August 31, 2026, this matter is CONTINUED to March 25, 2027, at 3:00 p.m. in Dept. 63 for status of estate.

 

  1. Estate of Peter Anthony Tatum
    24PR00972
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of final account and distribution.

 

  1. Estate of Edna Virginia Starr
    24PR01013
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of final account and distribution.

 

  1. Estate of Oliver Dyer-Bennett
    25PR00208
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of final account and distribution.

 

  1. Estate of Jeffrey James Harden
    25PR00209
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the information provided in the Status Report filed September 18, 2026, this matter is CONTINUED to February 4, 2027, at 3:00 p.m. in Dept. 63 for status of estate.

 

  1. Estate of Thomas Anthony Nicora
    25PR00218
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED.

 

  1. Estate of Lyda Elizabeth Hilbert
    25PR00711
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of final account and distribution.

 

  1. Estate of Brenda Dewick
    25PR00712
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. An Order for Final Distribution was filed June 26, 2026. This matter is DROPPED from calendar.

 

  1. Matter of Lucas Carl Greschner
    26PR00491
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Acknowledgment of Receipt of Order and Funds for Deposit in Blocked Account has been filed. This matter is DROPPED from calendar.

 

  1. Matter of Ocean Miskelly
    26PR00621
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Acknowledgment of Receipt of Order and Funds for Deposit in Blocked Account has been filed. This matter is DROPPED from calendar.

 

  1. Matter of Walter Adoni Giron Lopez
    26PR00678
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Acknowledgment of Receipt of Order and Funds for Deposit in Blocked Account has been filed. This matter is DROPPED from calendar.

 

  1. Estate of Huria Tesfasilasie
    SPR097388
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of final account and distribution.

 

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