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

September 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. 

  1. Estate of Thomas Raymond Klabunder
    24PR00334
    Case Management Conference

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

 

  1. Estate of Maria Eusebia Hernandez
    24PR00616
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  On June 4, 2026, this matter was continued to the present hearing date and the Court directed that the administrator either demonstrate that the tenants were evicted or the house was listed for sale.  If neither had been accomplished, the Court indicated it would consider removing administrator.  There is no change in the status of the case apparent and no update filed showing good cause for the absence of progress.  The Court will therefore issue an Order to Show Cause re: sanctions and/or removal.  Matter is DROPPED from calendar. 

 

  1. Estate of Nancy Jean McNeill
    24PR00650
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is DROPPED in light of the October 9, 2026, hearing on the Petition to Terminate Proceedings.

 

  1. Estate of Evelyn Louis Nusser
    24PR00985
    Case Management Conference

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

 

  1. Estate of Robert William Moore
    24PR01086
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the information provided in the Status Report filed August 25, 2026, this matter is CONTINUED to January 7, 2027 at 3:00 p.m. in Dept. 63 for status of final account and distribution.

 

  1. Estate of Francisco Javier Torres
    25PR00085
    Case Management Conference

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

 

  1. Conservatorship of Dan Sebastian Carpadus
    SPR47963
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  On May 13, 2026, the Court ordered that if no petition to transfer venue was filed at least seven days prior to the present hearing date, the Court would revoke letters, terminate the conservatorship and dismiss the case without prejudice.  No petition for transfer, or any other documents, have been filed since the prior hearing.  Conservators are removed, letters revoked, the conservatorship terminated and the case DISMISSED without prejudice.  The co-conservators may refile it in the appropriate county if it is still needed.

 

  1. Conservatorship of Louis J. Watts, Jr.
    SPR88885
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  The Court presumes more time is needed to complete the accounting.  Matter is CONTINUED to November 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in Dept. 63 for status of status of Fifth Account & Report.

 

  1. Estate of Sarah Grace Trafton
    SPR096135
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  As the sale of the real property was just confirmed the Court presumes more time is needed to complete estate administration.  Matter is CONTINUED to November 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in Dept. 63 for status of final account and distribution.

 

  1. Estate of Wesley Garth Daniels
    SPR097213
    Case Management Conference

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

 

  1. Estate of Thomas Allan Rohrssen
    SPR097263
    Case Management Conference

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

 

***End of Tentative Rulings***