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 - BY 4:00 P.M. ON TUES, NOV. 10TH DUE TO THE 11TH HOLIDAY.

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

November 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. 

  1. Estate of Randall Lewis Speakes

23PR00322

Case Management Conference

              Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the information provided in the status report filed November 2, 2026, this matter is CONTINUED to a Case Management Conference calendar on November 4, 2027, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 63 for status of final account and distribution.

  1. Estate of Ross H. Katz

23PR00334

Case Management Conference

              Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Matter is CONTINUED to February 25, 2027 at 3:00 p.m. for status of final account and distribution.

  1. Estate of Matter of William L. Bernard Trust

24PR00066

Status Update

              Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  A petition was filed in Sacramento County in August 2023.  In January 2024 Sacramento County ordered the matter transferred to this County.  No further proceedings have occurred.  Matter is DISMISSED without prejudice, however, the prior orders made in the case remain effective and valid.

  1. Estate of Peter Anthony Tatum

24PR00972

Case Management Conference

              Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Matter is CONTINUED to February 25, 2027 at 3:00 p.m. for status of final account and distribution.

  1. Matter of Salada Living Trust

24PR00972

Case Management Conference

              Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Petitioner filed a Request for Dismissal on October 8, 2026. This matter is DROPPED from calendar.

  1. Estate of Scott Coletti

25PR00022

Case Management Conference

              Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Matter is CONTINUED to February 25, 2027 at 3:00 p.m. for status of final account and distribution.

  1. Estate of Richard Joseph Merillion

25PR00138

Case Management Conference

              Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of inventory and appraisal as well as final account and distribution.

  1. Estate of Mildred Asta Paulson

25PR00187

Case Management Conference

              Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Matter is CONTINUED to February 25, 2027 at 3:00 p.m. for status of final account and distribution.

  1. Estate of Seth Bland Dempsey

25PR00222

Case Management Conference

              Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  In light of the information provided in the status report filed November 4, 2026, this matter is CONTINUED to May 13, 2027, at

3:00 p.m. in Dept. 63 for status of estate or final account and distribution.

  1. Estate of Edward Joseph Dal Poggetto

25PR00485

Case Management Conference

              Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  In light of the information provided in the case management statement filed November 2, 2026, this matter is CONTINUED to

April 1, 2027, at 3:00 p.m. in Dept. 63 for status of estate or final account and distribution.

  1. Estate of Tilafaiga Faamuli Taape, III

25PR00876

Case Management Conference

              Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Matter is CONTINUED to February 25, 2027 at 3:00 p.m. for status of final account and distribution.

  1. Estate of Robert Blair

25PR01316

Status Update

              Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Matter is CONTINUED to December 17, 2026 at 3:00 on the law and motion calendar for status of Petition for Probate to trail the motion for relief.

  1. Matter of The Delia Ybarra Living Trust

25PR01385

Case Management Conference

              Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. An Order Granting Petition to Remove Trustee was filed 7/24/26. This matter is DROPPED from calendar.

  1. Matter of Corbin Dalton

26PR00942

Case Management Conference

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

  1. The Christine Jama Special Needs Trust

SPR-77865

Status Update

              Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Matter is CONTINUED to February 25, 2027 at 3:00 p.m. for status of Fourth and Fifth Accounts.

  1. Conservatorship of Elena Margarita Langston

SPR-092314

Case Management Conference

              Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Matter is CONTINUED to February 25, 2027 at 3:00 p.m. for status of final account and distribution.

  1. Matter of Marie J. Paletta Trust

SPR-097429

Status Update

              Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  A petition was filed in San Francisco County in 2021.  In 2023 San Francisco County ordered the matter transferred to this County.  No further proceedings have occurred.  Matter is DISMISSED without prejudice, however, prior orders made in the case, if any, remain effective and valid.

  1. Estate of Edna May Warner

SPR-097497

Case Management Conference

              Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Matter is CONTINUED to February 25, 2027 at 3:00 p.m. for status of final account and distribution.

*End of Tentative Rulings*