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Estates & Other Probate

If the tentative ruling does not require appearances, and is accepted, no appearance is necessary. 

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Unless notification of an appearance has been given as provided above, the tentative ruling shall become the ruling of the court the day of the hearing at the beginning of the calendar, absent an objection from an interested party per Probate Code section 1043.    

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Tentative Rulings

Hon. Jennifer V. Dollard
May 10, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.

  1. Estate of Rose Ann Fuhrman
    24PR00023
    Determination of Entitlement to Distribution

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.

 

  1. Estate of John David Sholes
    24PR00146
    Letters of Administration

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED.  NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  No bond is required as all heirs have waived bond. Petitioner is to file an Inventory and Appraisal within four months of issuance of letters (Prob. Code section 8800(b)) and either a petition for an order for final distribution of the estate or a report of status of administration within the timeframe set out in Probate Code section 12200.

The matter is SET on the August 28, 2025, probate case management conference calendar at 3:00 p.m. in Department 23 for status of estate or final account and distribution. No appearances at the hearing will be required if the court determines that administration of the estate is timely proceeding, or good cause is shown why more time is required.

 

  1. Estate of Linda L. Cargile
    24PR00173
    Spousal Property Petition

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.

 

  1. Estate of David Ryle Wright
    24PR00187
    Probate of Will & Admin WWA

Tentative Ruling:  NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is CONTINUED to May 31, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in Department 23 to allow Petitioner to address issue the identified in the Probate Examiner Notes.  The Court indicates that if probate is opened in this matter, the Court will exercise its discretion and require a nominal bond in the amount of $20,000 for good cause, based on prior non-responsiveness (and see SPR097848). CRC 7.201(b).

 

  1. Estate of Carol Ann Ferrell
    24PR00238
    Spousal Property Petition

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED.  NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  

 

  1. Estate of Bernard Y. Cantayre
    24PR00274
    Letters of Administration

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED.  NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  No bond is required as all heirs have waived bond. Petitioner is to file an Inventory and Appraisal within four months of issuance of letters (Prob. Code section 8800(b)) and either a petition for an order for final distribution of the estate or a report of status of administration within the timeframe set out in Probate Code section 12200.

The matter is SET on the August 28, 2025, probate case management conference calendar at 3:00 p.m. in Department 23 for status of estate or final account and distribution. No appearances at the hearing will be required if the court determines that administration of the estate is timely proceeding, or good cause is shown why more time is required.

 

  1. Estate of Robert E. Richardson
    24PR00278
    Probate of Will

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. The Court notes that Proof of Publication has been filed. However, the first date of publication was on 4/26/24, which is less than 15 days prior to the hearing.  Matter is CONTINUED to May 24, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in Department 23 to allow time for compliance with Probate Code section 8121.

 

  1. Estate of Frederick C. McKean
    24PR00286
    Letters of Administration

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED.  NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  No bond is required as all heirs have waived bond. Petitioner is to file an Inventory and Appraisal within four months of issuance of letters (Prob. Code section 8800(b)) and either a petition for an order for final distribution of the estate or a report of status of administration within the timeframe set out in Probate Code section 12200.

The matter is SET on the August 28, 2025, probate case management conference calendar at 3:00 p.m. in Department 23 for status of estate or final account and distribution. No appearances at the hearing will be required if the court determines that administration of the estate is timely proceeding, or good cause is shown why more time is required.

 

  1. Estate of Donald Dean Mikkelson 
    24PR00297
    Letters of Administration

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED.  NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Bond is fixed at the nominal amount of $20,000.00. If Petitioner discovers additional assets, they should file a drop off ex parte application within seven days of the discovery of the assets, to allow the Court to reassess the amount of the bond. Petitioner is to file an Inventory and Appraisal within four months of issuance of letters (Prob. Code section 8800(b)) and either a petition for an order for final distribution of the estate or a report of status of administration within the timeframe set out in Probate Code section 12200.

The matter is SET on the August 28, 2025, probate case management conference calendar at 3:00 p.m. in Department 23 for status of estate or final account and distribution. No appearances at the hearing will be required if the court determines that administration of the estate is timely proceeding, or good cause is shown why more time is required.

 

  1. Estate of Lori Anne Magliulo
    24PR00298
    Probate of Will

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED.  NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  No bond is required as the will waives bond. Petitioner is to file an Inventory and Appraisal within four months of issuance of letters (Prob. Code section 8800(b)) and either a petition for an order for final distribution of the estate or a report of status of administration within the timeframe set out in Probate Code section 12200.

The matter is SET on the August 28, 2025, probate case management conference calendar at 3:00 p.m. in Department 23 for status of estate or final account and distribution. No appearances at the hearing will be required if the court determines that administration of the estate is timely proceeding, or good cause is shown why more time is required.

 

  1. Estate of Atticus Pearson
    24PR00311
    Petition for Letters of Administration

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED.  NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  No bond is required as all heirs have waived bond. Petitioner is to file an Inventory and Appraisal within four months of issuance of letters (Prob. Code section 8800(b)) and either a petition for an order for final distribution of the estate or a report of status of administration within the timeframe set out in Probate Code section 12200.

The matter is SET on the August 28, 2025, probate case management conference calendar at 3:00 p.m. in Department 23 for status of estate or final account and distribution. No appearances at the hearing will be required if the court determines that administration of the estate is timely proceeding, or good cause is shown why more time is required.

 

  1. Estate of Richard J. Ringrose
    SPR096405
    Account & Report

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future Case Management Conference dates are DROPPED from calendar.

 

  1. Estate of Cathlene Stratton Mason
    SPR097306
    Account & Report

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future Case Management Conference dates are DROPPED from calendar.

 

  1. Estate of Walter S. Tobin
    SPR097462
    Waiver of Account & Report

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is CONTINUED to June 14, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in Department 23, for Petitioner to file waivers of account by all beneficiaries. Please see the Probate Examiner Notes posted in the case. The Court notes a Proof of Service was filed 5/6/24, with a service date of 3/25/24, to all parties entitled to notice.  Counsel also attempted to file waivers of accounting on 5/6/24, but they were rejected due to an incorrect signature date. If waivers by all beneficiaries can be filed prior to the hearing date, counsel may request to appear and the matter can be approved.

 

  1. Estate of Joel Birk Fox
    SPR097631
    Account & Report

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future Case Management Conference dates are DROPPED from calendar.

 

  1. Estate of Terri Ann Tessier
    SPR097755
    Waiver of Account & Report

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future Case Management Conference dates are DROPPED from calendar.

 

  1. Estate of Steve W. Strand
    SPR097803
    Waiver of Account & Report

Tentative Ruling: APPROVED. NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Any future Case Management Conference dates are DROPPED from calendar.

 

***End of Tentative Rulings***

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