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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

June 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. 

  1. Estate of Pauline Rose McCabe
    23PR00414
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the information provided in the Case Management Statement filed May 21, 2026, this matter is CONTINUED to a Case Management Conference calendar on August 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12 for status of final account and distribution.

The Court notes that the Administrator’s three previous Case Management Statements indicated that a Final Accounting was imminent. If a Final Account is not filed at least seven days prior to the next hearing, appearances will be required at that hearing.

 

  1. Estate of Brian Jon Bluth
    24PR00025
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is DROPPED in light of the July 2, 2026, hearing on the Petition for Final Distribution.

 

  1. Estate of Glenn James Carter
    24PR00603
    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: APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  The information provided in the status report filed May 28, 2026, in which a six month continuance is requested, is essentially the same information that was provided in the status report filed in November 2025.  The Court requires an update on the opening of probate for the deceased heir in this case, and if that has not occurred, why not?
 

 

  1. Estate of Jerry D. Garner
    25PR00078
    Case Management Conference

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

 

  1. Matter of Judith Farwell Brown Trust
    25PR00112
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for update on Settlement Conference, appearance of Counsel for Thomas Farwell, and possible trial setting.

 

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

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the information provided in the status report filed 5/28/26, matter is CONTINUED to a Case Management Conference calendar on September 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12 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 6/1/26, matter is CONTINUED to a Case Management Conference calendar on September 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12 for status of final account and distribution.

 

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

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of inventory and appraisal as well as 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 report filed May 28, 2026, this matter is CONTINUED to a Case Management Conference calendar on November 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12 for status of final distribution and account.

 

  1. Matter of Roman Vobis
    26PR00164
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling:  NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  In light of the information provided in the declaration of counsel filed 5/13/26, the Court will vacate its order to deposit funds due to the minor into a blocked account on condition that the responsible parent who is to receive the payment in trust submit a declaration to the Court with the following substance:  a statement that they are entitled to custody of the minor; and that they understand and agree they will hold the proceeds of the settlement in the amount of $9,209.06 in trust for the minor until the minor reaches majority, at which time they will account to the minor for it. 

The declaration may be submitted as a drop off ex parte application along with a proposed order to vacate the requirement to use a blocked account.  This hearing is CONTINUED to September 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in Dept. 12 for status.  The hearing will be vacated if a drop off ex parte application as described above is submitted and granted at least seven days prior to that date.

 

***End of Tentative Rulings***

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