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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

April 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. 

  1. Estate of Judith N. Paige
    23PR00249
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  In light of the fact the Final Inventory and Appraisal and Notice to Creditors were only recently filed, the matter is CONTINUED to October 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in Dept. 12 for status of final account and distribution.

 

  1. Estate of Robert Rudd Reyes
    23PR00357
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  An Order to Show Cause (OSC) was issued to the administrator on May 13, 2025.  Despite the passage of almost a year, and several continuances, there has been no change in the status of the case.  The Administrator is removed forthwith.  The case will be dismissed at the next hearing if there is no petition for appointment of a successor administrator filed.  Administrator is not discharged.  Matter is CONTINUED to August 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in Dept. 12 for dismissal without prejudice or filing of petition for appointment of successor administrator.  A copy of these minutes shall be served on the beneficiary listed in the petition for probate.

 

  1. Estate of Buffy Ann Donaldson Lavasser
    24PR00357
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is DROPPED in light of the May 1, 2026, hearing on the Petition for Final Distribution.

 

  1. Estate of Mary Cousland
    24PR00637
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the information provided in the Status Report Re: Administration of the Estate of Mary Cousland filed April 9, 2026, this matter is CONTINUED to a Case Management Calendar on August 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12 for status of Final Account and Distribution.

 

  1. Estate of Daniel D. Maderas
    24PR00809
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is DROPPED in light of the May 22, 2026, hearing on the Petition for Final Distribution.

 

  1. Estate of Veronica Contreras De Hernandez
    24PR00823
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is DROPPED in light of the May 15, 2026, hearing on the Petition for Final Distribution.  The Order to Show Cause issued by the Court on January 28, 2026 is CONTINUED to May 15, 2026 to be heard concurrently. The Court requires counsel to address the failure to appear.

 

  1. Matter of Roslina W. Craig Trust
    24PR01036
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  On October 7, 2025, a Notice of Conditional Settlement was filed.  However, the notice indicates the settlement will not be completed before October 1, 2026.  Therefore, this matter is CONTINUED to November 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in Dept. 12 at which time the Court will dismiss the matter with prejudice if it is still pending, absent a request from a party to do otherwise.

 

  1. Estate of Scott Coletti
    25PR00022
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of Final Account and Distribution.

 

  1. Estate of Sally Lynne Walburn
    25PR00025
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of Final Account and Distribution.

 

  1. Estate of Cynthia Gail Shone
    25PR00028
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is DROPPED in light of the June 5, 2026, hearing on the Petition for Final Distribution.

 

  1. Conservatorship of Larry N. Bieber
    SPR71406
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of Twelfth Account and Report.

 

  1. Matter of Morton H. Gothelf Trust
    SPR093253
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the information provided in the Status Report to Court filed April 9, 2026, this matter is CONTINUED to a Case Management Calendar on July 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12.  Matter continues to be stayed pending the outcome of related litigation in Marin County and further order of this Court.

 

  1. Estate of Karen K. Busterna
    SPR095487
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling:  APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  The Court is satisfied with the status of estate administration based on the report filed April 13, 2026.  However, as this matter is trailing the related trust litigation in case 24PR00713, appearances are required to ensure that any future court dates set in the two cases are the same date.

 

  1. Estate of Donald P. Ferguson
    SPR095689
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  An order for final distribution was entered on August 19, 2022.  The Court does not track final discharge orders.  Matter is DROPPED from calendar. 

 

15, 16. Conservatorship of Madeline H. Martinez
                 SPR096804
                 Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. The case management conference hearing is DROPPED from calendar in light of the June 5, 2026, hearing on the Second and Final Account and Report. The Amended Petition and Allowance of Fees is CONTINUED to June 5, 2026, to be heard concurrently with the Second and Final Account.

 

  1. Estate of Donald A. Wiedmann
    SPR097345
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  In light of the hearing on May 8, 2026 on the Petition filed March 16, 2026, and the information provided in the Status Report filed April 9, 2026, this matter is DROPPED from calendar.

 

***End of Tentative Rulings***

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