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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

December 18, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. 

  1. Conservatorship of Van Thi Hjelm
    23PR00228
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is dropped in light of the January 30, 2026, hearing on the Second Account and Report.

 

  1. Estate of James Henry Gremel
    23PR00251
    Order to Show Cause

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES ARE REQUIRED. In light of the Response to Second Order to Show Cause and Status Report of Administration filed on November 10, 2025, this matter is CONTINUED to April 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. for status of final account and report and petition for final distribution.

The Order to Show Cause issued on October 9, 2025, is vacated.

 

  1. Estate of Melanie Aviva Greenberg
    24PR00419
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of inventory and appraisal of estate and final account and distribution.  Executor and Counsel are advised that absent good cause for delay the Court will likely issue an Order to Show Cause why they should not be sanctioned and/or executor removed. 

 

  1. Estate of Delia Claire van der Plas
    24PR00554
    Order to Show Cause

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  It appears Petitioner attempted to file a first account and report which was rejected for failure to submit the required fee.  The hearing and the OSC are CONTINUED to March 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in Dept. 12, to allow petitioner time to re-submit the petition and have the estate concluded.

 

  1. Conservatorship of Denise Miller
    24PR00598
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is dropped in light of the February 20, 2026, hearing on the First Account and Report.

 

  1. Estate of Robin Klaus
    24PR00633
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. This matter is DROPPED from calendar per the Court’s order of October 4, 2024.

 

  1. Conservatorship of Martha Ann Wormbrand
    25PR00297
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of filing of proof of service of the Inventory and Appraisal and How to Object (form GC-042).

 

8,9. Conservatorship of Fredericka Anne Coleman
         SPR82068
         Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of accountings.

 

  1. Estate of Geraldine Murray
    SPR84334
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEAREANCES REQUIRED. The Court is in receipt of the declaration filed 12/11/25.  No property should be transferred absent an order of the Court for final distribution.  There is also no inventory and appraisal.  The Letters are hereby revoked, and the matter is DISMISSED without prejudice. Personal Representative is NOT discharged and remains liable for any loss sustained by the estate to the extent allowed by law and supported by the facts.

 

  1. Estate of Tina Marie Havelka
    SPR89327
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. This matter is DROPPED from calendar in light of the Petition for Final Distribution on Waiver of Account set for hearing on January 16, 2026.

 

  1. Conservatorship of John Connolly
    SPR091651
    Review

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCE REQUIRED for status of the fifth account and report of conservators.

 

  1. Estate of Thomas Alan Barker
    SPR094976
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is CONTINUED to a Case Management Conference on December 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12, for status of criminal proceedings and possible trial setting. Should the parties be prepared to move forward sooner and wish an earlier court date, they may submit a joint drop-off ex parte application to advance the trial setting date.

 

  1. Estate of John Clifton Ridge
    SPR095526
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is DROPPED in light of the December 19, 2025, hearing on the Final Account and Distribution.

 

  1. Estate of Kenneth Elliott
    SPR096619
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the status report filed on December 11, 2026, this matter is CONTINUED to a Case Management Conference on June 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12, for status of final distribution.

 

  1. Estate of Terry Lyn Bain
    SPR096859
    Status Update

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. This matter is CONTINUED to a Case Management Conference on June 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12 for status of final distribution.

 

  1. Estate of Yvonne Joan Bain
    SPR097124
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the Petition for Final Distribution set for hearing on February 27, 2026, this matter is DROPPED from calendar.

 

  1. Estate of Omar Nunez Gutierrez
    SPR097877
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. This matter is DISMISSED.

 

***End of Tentative Rulings***

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