Probate Notes

Probate Examiners, Anne Holsinger and Michelle Warren, may be reached at Probate.Examiner@stanct.org . Telephone calls can be directed to the Probate Unit as set forth above. Emails must have the case identification information and hearing time/date in the subject line. No attachments will be opened. The Probate Examiner can only respond to inquiries regarding the meaning of comments in the notes. Please do not email to notify that documents have been filed, to request a confirmation whether documents have been received, or to request the clearing of notes. No legal or procedural advice may be given by the Probate Examiner in response to your email.

• It is the goal of the Probate Examiner to have Probate Notes posted five (5) calendar days prior to the hearing.
• Defects described in the Probate Notes must be corrected prior to approval of the moving papers. 
• If you are filing documents to cure technical defects, they should be filed NO LATER THAN FIVE COURT DAYS before the hearing.  Later-filed documents might not be reviewed prior to the hearing and could result in a continuance of your case.

Probate Notes will be updated as needed when late-filed documents are reviewed.  Please note:  Late-filed documents that do not contain the hearing date in the caption require more time and effort to be matched to the files.  This may result in an otherwise avoidable continuance.

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Please Note: "Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred)."

This language indicates that no one is required to appear at the hearing.  Probate hearings are open to the public, however, and anyone who wishes to observe a proceeding may do so. Appearances in most cases may be made in person or remotely, by telephone, using VCourt. For more information on how to appear by VCourt, please see the section "Remote Telephonic Hearings" on the home page of this website.
 

POSTED APRIL 7, 2025
The proposed revisions to the Local Rules, which will take effect July 1, 2025, are now available for download. The public commenting period is open until May 15, 2025.

POSTED MARCH 5, 2025
Inventory and Appraisals:  If the Inventory and Appraisal has been submitted to the probate referee but not filed prior to the Inventory Review date, the Personal Representative, or their retained counsel, may file a declaration attesting to these facts and provide an anticipated timeframe for filing.  The Court may, in its discretion, continue the Inventory Review hearing without required appearances.

POSTED DECEMBER 16, 2024
Please visit the new Probate Examiner's Corner section of the Probate Division webpage where you will find news, reminders, and guides!

POSTED OCTOBER 15, 2024, UPDATED JANUARY 2, 2025
To those in the probate community who handle or assist with Conservatorships: Please take care to learn about the revision to Judicial Council Form GC-355 and new attachment Form GC-356 which went into effect January 1, 2025, and the new requirements for that form based on Senate Bill 280.

POSTED SEPTEMBER 29, 2022, UPDATED 12/02/22

• Please help expand the list of qualified counsel willing to accept appointment in Probate matters, as either court-appointed counsel in Conservatorships pursuant to PrC§1471, Guardians ad litem, successor personal representatives in decedents' estates, and successor trustees. 

• For appointment as counsel in a Conservatorship, please see the list of qualifications and requirements found in California Rule of Court 7.1103 and 7.1105.

• Review forms PR004, PR005, and GC-010 available for download on the Common Forms & Packets page here: https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/common-forms-packets for more information.  Remit your completed forms to the Superior Court.

THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025
Department 22 
There are no decedent's estates or trusts on calendar

FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
Department 22 
There are no decedent's estates or trusts on calendar

MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025
Department 22 
There are no decedent's estates or trusts on calendar

TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025

Department 22
8:30 a.m.

PR-21-000981 ESTATE OF MATTHEW R. BOX
Order to Show Cause issued 12/04/24 to Administrator:
To appear and show cause for failure to appear on 12/04/24;
To appear and show the condition of the estate and why the estate cannot be distributed and closed purs. to PrC§12202. Failure to appear at this hearing is grounds for removal from office and may result in his suspension. See PrC§12204, 8500.

Order to Show Cause issued 12/04/24 to Administrator’s counsel:
To appear and show cause for failure to appear, failure to file the documents previously ordered on 08/01/24.

Account Review Hearing continued from 08/01/24, 12/04/24:
Trailing PrC§12202 hearing.
The document filed on 12/04/24 (titled Status Report of Estate Administration) does not satisfy requirements of PrC§12200: not verified by Administrator (verified by his counsel), not set for hearing by the clerk’s office; $200.00 filing fee was not paid.

Appearance by Administrator and Administrator’s counsel mandatory (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-000601 ESTATE OF CAROL HAWKINS
Inventory Review Hearing continued from 08/21/24, 12/04/24:
Nothing filed since issuance of Letters nearly fifteen months ago. 
The following orders have not been complied with:
•    Final Inventory and Appraisal not on file (ordered on 08/21/24 and ordered again on 12/04/24 to be filed within thirty days).
•    Statement of residence not on file purs. PrC§8573 after Personal Representative relocated out of California (ordered on 12/04/24 to be filed within thirty days).
•    PrC§12200 Status Report of Administration not on file (ordered on 12/04/24, due by this hearing).

Recommendations to the court:
    x    Suspend Personal Representative pursuant to PrC§8500.
    x    Issue Order to Show Cause to PR, citing her for contempt and removal from office pursuant to PrC 8502 for failure to file Account as ordered pursuant to PrC 11051, 11052.
        o    Recommend court direct the courtroom clerk to mail copies of the Order to Show Cause to the other heirs as described in the Petition file-marked 06/05/23.
    x    Refer matter to the Public Administrator and County Counsel, pursuant to PrC§7621, for appointment of Public Administrator.

Appearance by Administrator and Administrator’s counsel mandatory (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-000749 MATTER OF ARLETE B. HEMPHILL 2021 REVOCABLE TRUST 

3)  Hearing on Petition for an Accounting and Breach of Trust filed by Robert Hemphill:
Notice appears complete.
Objection filed – 04/14/25.
Possible long-cause matter.

2)    Hearing on Petition for Court Order Establishing Claim to Property, Quantum Meruit, Constructive Trust, and Declaratory Relief filed by Successor Trustee William Hemphill continued from 06/13/24, 09/17/24, 01/16/25:
Objection filed – 09/13/24.
This filer filed a notice of withdrawal of this petition. 

1)  Hearing on Petition for Accounting, Breach of Trust, and Double Damages filed by Catherine Hemphill continued from 10/17/23, 02/06/24, 04/23/24, 06/13/24, 09/17/24, 01/16/25:
Objection filed – 03/12/24.
Possible long-cause matter.
Need status of discovery.

Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).
 

PR-23-000903 ESTATE OF DENISE MARIE BUTLER
Account Review Hearing:
See Local Rule 8.41 B, Probate Code section 8800 et seq. Letters issued 04/22/24. Final Inventory and Appraisal was due 08/22/24.
•    A Partial No.1 I&A is on file; Final I&A not on file. 
•    Partial No.1 I&A did not include the characterization of decedent’s property [PrC§8850(c)]. This information will be needed prior to the closing of the estate.
Consider visiting the California Courts Self Help “inventory” page at
https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/probate/inventory-estimate-value and downloading forms from https://www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm and please review your responsibilities in the Duties and Liabilities, Form DE-147, you signed and filed on 08/23/23.

Recommend court compel the Administrator to file the Final Inventory and Appraisal pursuant to Probate Code § 8804 or face possible sanctions including removal from office.
Recommend court question Administrator as to the status of the estate and thereafter order the Administrator to prepare and file a “Status Report of Administration” pursuant to Probate Code section 12200, and give Notice of Hearing thereon pursuant to Probate Code section 12201, within forty-five days of this hearing if the estate is not in a position to be closed. If the estate is in a position to be closed, recommend court order the Administrator to prepare and file a Petition for Final Distribution within sixty days of this hearing and give Notice of Hearing thereon pursuant to statute.

Appearance by Administrator (self-represented) required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-001153 ESTATE OF ANITA KAREN DAOUD, AKA ANITA K. DAOUD, ANITA DAOUD
Account Review Hearing:
Final Inventory and Appraisal on file.
A Petition for Final Distribution has been filed and set for hearing on 06/26/25.
Hearing of 06/26/25 will be confirmed.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000107 ESTATE OF CRAIG LEE KEESLER
Account Review Hearing:
Nothing filed since previous hearing.
Letters issued 03/27/24. Inventory and Appraisal (I&A) due 07/29/24. 
Partial No. 1 Inventory and Appraisal on file.
Final Inventory and Appraisal not on file.
On 09/05/24, the court ordered personal representative to file the Final Inventory and Appraisal prior to this hearing (see Probate Code § 8804), and that a PrC§12200 Status Report must be filed if estate is not in a position to be closed. Neither Final Inventory and Appraisal, Petition for Final Distribution, nor PrC§12200 Status Report are on file.
Failure to file the Final Inventory and Appraisal pursuant to Probate Code § 8804 may result in possible monetary sanctions and/or removal from office.

Recommend court issue Order to Show Cause to Administrator and Administrator’s counsel to be personally present pursuant to PrC§12202:
•    To show condition of estate and why estate cannot be distributed and closed;
•    So that court may order Administrator to prepare and file a First Account Current at the court’s discretion pursuant to PrC§12202(b).
•    Noncompliance may result in removal of personal representative from office (PrC§§12204, 8500).

Appearance by Administrator and Administrator’s counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000135 ESTATE OF ANDREW H. WOODS
Account Review Hearing:
Final Inventory and Appraisal on file.
A PrC§12200 Status Report has been filed and set for hearing on 05/21/25.
Hearing of 05/21/25 will be confirmed.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000143 ESTATE OF HENRY FRANK SHERMAN
Account Review Hearing:
See Local Rule 8.82. Neither Petition for Final Distribution nor PrC§12200 Status Report are on file.
Recommend court order personal representative to file a PrC§12200 Status Report (with Notice pursuant to PrC§12201) within 90 days if estate is not in a position to be closed.
Recommend continuance to 09/03/25 to allow time for filing of above pleadings. If neither pleading is on file by the next hearing date, the court may issue an order to show cause for personal representative to appear pursuant to PrC§12202.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000165 ESTATE OF TONY J. FRANCO
Account Review Hearing:
See Local Rule 8.82. Neither Petition for Final Distribution nor PrC§12200 Status Report are on file.
Recommend court order personal representative to file a PrC§12200 Status Report (with Notice pursuant to PrC§12201) within 90 days if estate is not in a position to be closed.
Recommend continuance to 09/04/25 to allow time for filing of above pleadings. If neither pleading is on file by the next hearing date, the court may issue an order to show cause for personal representative to appear pursuant to PrC§12202.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000404 ESTATE OF JOHN MARTINEZ AYOLT HETTINGA, AKA JOHN M.A. HETTINGA AKA JOHN HETTINGA
Consolidated: PR-24-000742 Estate of John Martinez Ayolt Hettinga (Non-Primary Case)
(1)    Hearing on Amended Petition (file marked 07/22/24 by Joel Hettinga) for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary continued from 12/05/24
Prior defects cured. Notice appears complete.
Will is not self-proving.  Proof of Subscribing witness on file.
•    Declination of named executor not on file. See Local Rule 8.18.
•    Need new proposed Order to include counsel’s information.
•    Need new Letters to include counsel’s information.

(2)    Hearing on (Competing) Amended Petition for Probate of Will and For Letters Testamentary (file marked 12/03/24 by Wylmina Hettinga) original petition continued from 08/29/24, 12/05/24:

Some prior defects cured. New Notes:  
•    Form DE-121 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate (file marked 04/25/25) is defective.
    o    Notice was given for the prior hearing date (12/05/24) instead of today’s hearing date.
    o    Proof of notice not on file for the State Attorney General (PrC§§8111, 1209).
    o    Proof of notice not on file for the foreign consulate (PrC§8113, Local Rule 8.16).
•    Form DE-150, Letters, submitted 12/03/24 omitted the date and place of execution on the Affirmation section.
On 12/05/24, the court continued to allow time to perfect publication. Prior note remains:
•    Affidavit of Publication for amended petition not on file.

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Hearing required.
Appearances required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-001031 ESTATE OF RANDOLPH J. PORTILLO
Inventory Review Hearing:
Final Inventory and Appraisal is on file.
A Petition for Final Distribution has been filed and set for hearing 06/11/25.
Hearing of 06/11/25 will be confirmed.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-001039 ESTATE OF CRAIG COX
Inventory Review Hearing:
Final Inventory and Appraisal is on file.
Recommend Account Review Hearing 01/06/26 pursuant to Local Rule 8.82.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-000245 ESTATE OF BERNARD PASION DE JESUS, AKA BERNARD DE JESUS
Hearing on Petition for Final Distribution, Settlement of First and Final Account, Allowance of Compensation of Personal Representative and Allowance of Attorneys Fees, Extraordinary Fees and Costs:
•    Neither paragraph 5 nor 6 allege if personal representative received any formal claims from creditors, or if any claims were filed with the court (CRC 7.403).
•    Report paragraph 7 appears incorrect. A Request for Special Notice was filed on 02/16/24.
•    Please elaborate on Report paragraph 12. Deposit of funds into the attorney’s trust account does not appear to have been authorized by the court. Such an account does not accrue interest for the estate pursuant to PrC§9652. No agreement with the language described in paragraph 12 appears to be on file.
•    Please elaborate on Report paragraph 15. What is the current status of the decedent’s income tax returns?
•    The Disclaimer, signed by decedent’s mother thirteen months after decedent’s passing, appears to be untimely pursuant to PrC§§279-280 and thus not effective.
•    Paragraph 17 identifies the intestate heirs as a result of the Disclaimer(s) (PrC§279). Please provide supplemental information regarding decedent’s family tree as a result of disclaimer(s) (PrC§§282, 6401, 6402, 240). Were there any half-siblings? Did any sibling predecease the decedent? Etc.
•    Paragraph 20 includes an error in the calculation of statutory compensation in the line “2% on next $800,000.00”. The amount ought to be $25,011.66, not $22,488.34. The difference in total compensation is ~$50.47.
•    Paragraph 21 appears to contain an adding error: Examiner calculated 14.8 hours total.
    o    Extraordinary compensation therefore also appears incorrect.
•    Proposed Order:
    o    Paragraph 4 on page 2 is not correct; each heir did not (and is not expected to) sign an accounting or report.
    o    Paragraph 6 on page 2 contains findings of the court that was not reported by the personal representative in the pleading; that no claims were filed/presented, and that PR paid any creditors.
Recommend continuance to 08/20/25 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-001218 ESTATE OF ANITA LOUISE BRUMLEY
Hearing on First and Final Report of Administrator on Waiver of Account and Petition for Allowance of Compensation to Attorneys for Ordinary Services, and for Final Distribution:
A corrected Inventory and Appraisal has been submitted which cured prior defects.  
Recommend Court vacate 04/30/25 Inventory Review Hearing.
Recommend approval of petition.
Recommend Discharge Review Hearing 10/16/25 pursuant to Local Rule 8.92.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000033 ESTATE OF MARCILLA ELIZABETH BERRY, AKA MARCILLA BERRY
Hearing on PrC§12200 Status Report of Administration:
Recommend court allow estate to remain open and set an Account Review Hearing 03/17/26 at which time a Second PrC§12200 Status Report must be filed if the estate is not in a position to be closed.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000303 ESTATE OF GARY BURNETT, AKA GARY GENE BURNETT
Hearing on (competing) Petition for Letters of Administration filed by the Public Administrator:
The original petitioner, a local probate attorney, was recently appointed as Guardian ad litem for the sole heir of this estate. Does the original petitioner consent to this appointment and request to dismiss her petition, or will this competing petition be contested?
Hearing required
Appearance by County Counsel and competing petitioner/Guardian ad litem required (by VCourt if preferred).
 

PR-25-000214 ESTATE OF KERRY JO WALKER, AKA KERRY J. WALKER, AKA KERRY WALKER
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary:
Will is self-proving.
Recommend approval of petition and admission of Will to probate.
Recommend Inventory Review Hearing 10/29/25 pursuant to Local Rule 8.41 B.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000215 ESTATE OF JOHN JOE MARTINEZ, AKA JOHN MARTINEZ
Hearing on Spousal Property Petition:
Notes have been cured.
If no one appears to object, recommend approval of petition.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000217 ESTATE OF CARL. N. HELTON
Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration:
•    Petitioner appears to have the least priority to serve as a personal representative than any other person or entity described in Pr. Code §§ 8461, 8465.
Recommend court require petitioner to mail notice to the Public Administrator.
Recommend continuance to 06/20/25 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000225 ESTATE OF HELENA C. HILL
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary:
•    Will waives bond for personal representative, however personal representative resides out of state. See PrC§8571. Petitioner seeks minimum bond of $20,000.00 pursuant to Local Rule 8.33.
Hearing required. Please be prepared to inform the court of the existence of any California creditors.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000226 ESTATE OF HELENA C. HILL
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary:
•    Form DE-121 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate not on file.
•    Affidavit of publication not on file. See Local Rule 8.12.
•    Forms DE-140 and DE-150, Proposed Order and Letters, not submitted.
•    Will waives bond for personal representative, however personal representative resides out of state. See PrC§8571. Petitioner seeks minimum bond of $20,000.00 pursuant to Local Rule 8.33.
Hearing will be required once other defects are cured. Please be prepared to inform the court of the existence of any California creditors.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025

Department 23
8:30 a.m.

PR-23-001096 ESTATE OF JONATHAN DAVID BALINSON, AKA JONATHAN D. BALISON, JON BALINSON
Hearing on Petition for Determination of Entitlement to Estate Distribution (Probate Code §11700):
•    Notice of Hearing filed 01/30/25 omitted one of the beneficiaries under the will; specifically: Virginia Margarita Castillo. See PrC§11701(c).
    o    Waiver of Notice on file for Virginia Margarita Castillo (file marked 04/24/25).
Submitted to the judge for determination: If personal service on Virginia Margarita Castillo is required given the circumstances of this case.
•    It appears under the terms of the Will, the residue of the 10% after payment of funeral expenses needs to be properly divided between the heirs. Consents are not on file agreeing to give the residue to decedent’s wife. Please supplement the proposed division.
Appearance required. Any person wishing to appear remotely must obtain the court’s permission to appear via VCourt by contacting the courtroom clerk.

Department 22
8:30 a.m.

PR-21-000536 ESTATE OF JESUS PLANCARTE-BOCANEGRA AKA JESUS PLANCARTE BOCANEGRA
Account Review Hearing:
•    Neither Petition for Final Distribution nor (Second) PrC§12200 Status Report are on file at the time of review.  See Local Rule 8.82. 
Recommend court order personal representative to file a PrC§12200 Status Report (with Notice pursuant to PrC§12201) within 90 days if estate is not in a position to be closed.
Recommend continuance to 09/03/25 to allow time for filing of above pleadings. 
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-22-000193 ESTATE OF FLORENCE WALLS
Account Review Hearing continued from 12/18/24:
A Second PrC§12200 Status Report has been filed (after the deadline set by the court) and set for hearing on 05/20/25.
Hearing of 05/20/25 will be confirmed.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-22-000335 ESTATE OF FRANK PAUL HERNANDEZ
Account Review Hearing:
A Third PrC§12200 Status Report has been filed and set for hearing 06/03/25.
Hearing of 06/03/25 will be confirmed.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-22-000849 ESTATE OF DONALD FRANK WILTON
Hearing on First and Final Account and Amended Petition for Final Distribution and for Compensation for Services (file-marked 04/08/25) continued from 01/08/25:
Notes have been cured.
Recommend approval of Amended Petition and Account.
Recommend Discharge Review Hearing 11/20/25 pursuant to Local Rule 8.92.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-000546 ESTATE OF ROBERT LEROY CARLSON, AKA ROBERT L. CARLSON, ROBERT CARLSON
(1)    Hearing on PrC§12200 Status Report of Administration continued from 01/22/25:
Prior defects cured.

(2)    Account Review Hearing:
Inventory and Appraisal not on file.
•    Neither Petition for Final Distribution nor PrC§12200 Status Report are on file at the time of review.  See Local Rule 8.82. 
Recommend court order personal representative to file a Second PrC§12200 Status Report (with Notice pursuant to PrC§12201) within 90 days if estate is not in a position to be closed.
Recommend continuance to 09/03/25 to allow time for filing of above pleadings. 

Appearance required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-000725 ESTATE OF ANNA LETTIE MEVERDEN
Account Review Hearing (Minute Order of 11/06/24 labeled this hearing a continuance of the 11/06/24 PrC§12200 hearing, however, as the court ordered a Second Report be filed, it appears that the 11/06/24 hearing was completed rather than continued):
Neither a Petition for Final Distribution nor a Second PrC§12200 Status Report are on file; in the First Report verified on 09/17/24 and heard on 11/06/24, the personal representative requested a continuance of one-hundred-and-eighty days for sale of real property, finalization of taxes, and preparation of final distribution petition. It has been more than two-hundred days.
Following hearing on 11/06/24 and on consideration of the Objection to the First Report, the court on 11/06/24 set a deadline of this date for the personal representative to file a Second PrC§12200 Status Report. Not on file.
Appearance by counsel for personal representative required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-001200 ESTATE OF BESSIE MAE PUGH
(1)    Order to Show Cause issued 12/05/24 to Sandra Roberts-Stokes, Esq.:
To appear and show cause for failing to appear at the 12/05/24 hearing and failing to file Inventory and Appraisal as directed.

(2)    Order to Show Cause issued 12/05/24 to Lois S. Johnson:
To appear and show cause for failing to appear at the 12/05/24 hearing and failing to file Inventory and Appraisal as directed.

(3)    Inventory Review Hearing continued from 09/04/24, 12/05/24:
Letters Issued 06/27/24.  Inventory and Appraisal due 10/27/24.
Final Inventory and Appraisal not on file. See Local Rule 8.41 B.
Partial No 1 Inventory and Appraisal on file.
    o    Administrator has filed an Inventory and Appraisal (file marked 02/11/25) with a checkmark in the box “Reappraisal for Sale” which means that the appraisal values reflected therein were from the date of the Probate Referee’s signature and not the decedent’s date of death, and therefore this form cannot be considered a Final I&A. 
•    Inventory and Appraisal omits characterization of decedent’s property [PrC§8850(c)]. This information will be needed prior to the closing of the estate.
Appearance by Administrator and counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-001218 ESTATE OF ANITA LOUISE BRUMLEY
Inventory Review Hearing:
A petition for final distribution has been filed and set for hearing 04/29/25.
Final Inventory and Appraisal is on file.
The 04/30/25 Inventory Review hearing will be vacated.

PR-24-000728 ESTATE OF FRANCISCA CORTES, AKA FRANCISCA CORTES VEGA
Letters of special administration expire today unless extended.
Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration continued from 08/28/24, 12/05/24:
Prior defects cured. Nothing filed since last hearing regarding remaining note.
Petitioner seeks no bond. Petition alleges all heirs have filed waiver of bond.
•    Waivers of Bond [Form DE-142/DE-111(A-3e)] not on file for all intestate heirs (see Probate Code section 6401). Bond may be required. Minimum bond amount currently is $20,000.00 pursuant to Local Rule 8.33.
Bond matter submitted to Judge for Determination.
Petitioner’s declaration (file marked 11/27/24) alleges the assets in this estate are approximately $5,000 – 15,000 of surplus funds from a foreclosure of decedent’s real property. Petitioner may wish to consider reviewing Probate Code section 13100-13108.
Appearance by petitioner (self-represented) required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000826 ESTATE OF MARY LOUISE GREGG HANEY
Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration continued from 09/11/24, 12/05/24:
Waiver of Bond on file.
Nothing filed since last hearing. Prior notes remain:
•    Petitioner’s declaration “clearing of probate notes” has the following defects:
    o    Petition was not verified.  
    o    Attached is Form DE-111, Petition for Probate, which is titled “Amended” Petition.  This is not the proper way to amend a petition. Petitioner needs to either file the original Amended Petition (which will need to be published and noticed properly) or file a pleading supplementing the information that was omitted from the original petition.
    o    Please see California Rules of Court, rule 7.3 for definitions.
Examiner notes the pleadings filed reflected the court’s address incorrectly. Please note the correct address is: 801 10th Street, 4th Floor, Modesto, CA 95354
Prior notes remain:
•    Petition has the following defects to be addressed:
    o    Item 5a(3) or (4) incomplete (existence of registered domestic partner).
    o    Item 5a(7) or (8) incomplete (existence of issue of a predeceased child).
    o    Item 8 omitted the name and date of death of decedent’s predeceased spouse.
    o    Item 8 omitted the relationship to the decedent.
    o    Item 8 did not identify the person listed as the proposed personal representative.
•    Form DE-121, Notice of Petition to Administer Estate, not on file.  Since petitioner is not required to give oneself notice pursuant to Probate Code section 1201, examiner does not consider this a fatal defect.
o    Petitioner attached Form DE-121 to the Declaration to Clear Probate Notes rather than filing it as a separate document. If petitioner wishes to file this document, these items must be corrected:
    -    Item 6a, page 1 – incorrect hearing date. 
    -    Page 2 (proof of service) was completed by petitioner. Please see item 1 of this form.
    -    Item 3 incomplete (method of mailing).
    -    Item 4a and b incomplete (date mailed and place of mailing).
    -    Name and address of each person to whom notice was mailed incomplete.
•    Affidavit of publication not on file. See Local Rule 8.12.

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Recommend continuance to 06/25/25 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-001015 ESTATE OF KARRIE BENNETT
Inventory Review Hearing:
Final Inventory and Appraisal is on file.
Recommend Account Review Hearing 01/07/26 pursuant to Local Rule 8.82.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).
 

PR-25-000077 ESTATE OF DON HENRY ANDRINO, AKA DON H. ANDRINO, DON ANDRINO
Hearing on Competing Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary (filed by J. Andrino):
•    Affidavit of publication not on file. See Local Rule 8.12.
•    Petition item 8 did not include a child of the decedent that was identified in the original petition filed by L. Jamison (Suzette Gray).
•    Petition item 8 must list all those named in Will in any capacity whether or not they are named as beneficiaries under the Will, and if they are deceased so state with date of death.
No objection or responsive pleading on file.

Hearing on Original Petition for Letters of Administration (filed by L. Jamison) continued from 03/18/25:
•    A will has been lodged with the court; this petition does not address the decedent’s purported will.
    o    Should the will be admitted to probate, this proposed Administrator (a nominee of a person entitled to Letters of Administration) would have less priority over the competing petitioner, the competing petitioner being the person named as executor in the will. PrC§8420.
•    Petition item 8 identified a child of the decedent that was not named in the decedent’s purported will in the list of his children (Suzette Gray).
Proposed bond of $450,000.00 appears adequate.
No objection or responsive pleading on file.

Recommend continuance to 08/28/25 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-22-001009 ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. STUMBO
Hearing on Third PrC§12200 Report of Administration:
Notice appears complete.
There is no new information in the Third Report that was not provided in the Second Report, verified on 07/19/24. 
Recommend court hold hearing pursuant to PrC§12201 to determine if continuation of administration is the in the best interests of the estate or of interested persons. 
Appearance by personal representative and personal representative’s counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-000783 ESTATE OF LADEAN ANN BURNETT, AKA LADEAN BURNETT
Hearing on Petition for Final Distribution of Estate; First and Final Account and Report of Administrator; Petition for Reimbursement of Personal Monies; Petition for Allowance of Statutory Fees and Costs:
•    Notice of Hearing not on file (PrC §§ 10830, 11000, 11601).
•    Paragraph 3 (costs advanced):
      o    Reflects that the total administrative costs were over $12,000.00, which appears to be a mathematical or typographical error.
      o    Reflects anticipated costs for efiling the current pleading was $500.00; the filing fee alone is $435.00 (see the Bail Schedule on the court’s website) – which would appear to reflect the cost for efiling the current pleading was anticipated to be $65.00. That amount is excessive. Please supplement the pleading to report the actual cost for efiling this pleading and adjust the request for costs, property on hand for distribution, and proposed distributions accordingly (if the amounts change). See CRC rules 7.3 and 7.53.
•    Paragraph 24 appears incorrect; a Request for Special Notice was filed on 08/07/24.
•    Attachment E (proposed distribution) appears to contain a mathematical error: the balance remaining after payment of compensation, costs, and reimbursements appears to be off by ~$0.57.
      o    The proposed distributions appear, as a result, to also be incorrect, by ~$0.28 each.
•    The Administrator’s proposed intestate distributions do not appear permitted. There is no personal representative yet for the estate of the decedent’s surviving spouse (see PrC§11802); and the decedent’s child is a person who has been found to lack capacity (see PrC§11850). 
•    Administrator’s request for reimbursement of personal funds she spent on legal costs for seeking appointment as conservator over this decedent’s heir appears outside the scope of this proceeding.
Recommend court vacate Account Review Hearing of 09/16/25.
Recommend continuance to 07/11/25 to allow time to cure defects, to coincide with hearing in related case (probate of estate of surviving spouse), PR-24-000303.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).
 

PR-24-001355 MATTER OF JENEVIEVE ANN KENOYER LIVING TRUST
Hearing on Petition for 1) Trustee to Account; 2) Removal of Trustee; 3) Appoint Successor Trustee; 4) Compel Redress of Breach of Trust; 5) Recovery of Trust Property; 6) Award of Double Damages and Attorney Fees:
Please review California Rules of Court rule 1.201 (exclusion or redaction of identifiers in pleadings).
Petitioners allege that co-petitioner, P. Newman, was named in the Trust as the next successor Trustee in line. Would she not consent to serve?
The request to remove the personal representative of decedent’s estate in case PR-23-001288 and appoint a successor appears outside the scope of this Trust proceeding. Such a request may be made by noticed petition in the appropriate court case. Submitted to court for determination.
The petition includes a request that the court appoint an independent professional fiduciary as successor Trustee; it would then appear necessary that the court set a bond pursuant to PrC§15602(a)(3), however petition did not request a bond nor did it allege the amount of bond that would be appropriate. Submitted to court for determination.
•    Notice of Hearing file-marked 12/23/24 and Amended Notice of Hearing file-marked 01/27/25 both did not include the complete title of the pleading in item 1 on page 1. Notice therefore appears defective pursuant to CRC rule 7.50.
Recommend continuance to 09/03/25 to allow time to perfect notice.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000232 ESTATE OF JOSEPH G. SERVIN, AKA JOSEPH GUADALUPE SERVIN, AKA JOSEPH SERVIN
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary:
Will is not self-proving.  Proofs of Subscribing Witness on file.
Supplement to Petition indicated that the below forms were mailed. Please check back for an update to this Note.
•    Will not yet lodged at the time of review.
•    Form DE-150, Letters, not submitted at time of review.
Recommend continuance to 06/13/25 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000241 ESTATE OF BUGS BOUGUERBA
Hearing on Spousal Property Petition:
•    Petition item 5a(1) was not completely filled out (was decedent’s child/children his natural or adopted children, or were they his children adopted by a third party?)
•    Petition item 5a(2) was not completed (existence of issue of a predeceased child).
•    Petition item 5b incomplete (existence of stepchild or foster child who would have been adopted but for a legal barrier).
•    Petition item 7a was not checked, although the related item 1a was checked. 
•    Item 9 did not state how the person listed was related to the decedent.
•    Attachment 7 was not attached (sufficient relevant facts to support allegation that the subject properties are community property). See Local Rule 8.98.
    o    Exhibit A cannot be used for this.
•    Attachment 7a was not attached (including the legal descriptions as well as the assessor’s parcel numbers of each of the deceased spouse’s properties that petitioner requests to be determined as having passed to her). This must include the percentage of interest in the properties that belonged to the deceased spouse. See wording in item 7a of the petition.
    o    Exhibit A cannot be used for this.
•    Attachment 7b was not attached (including the legal descriptions as well as the assessor’s parcel numbers of the community property assets that petitioner requests to be determined as having belonged to her at the time of her spouse’s passing). This must include the percentages of the community property interest in each asset belonging to the petitioner. See wording in item 7b of the petition.
    o    Exhibit A cannot be used for this.
•    Copies of the recorded grant deeds showing current title of each property were not attached or provided on separate pleading. See Local Rule 8.98 B.
•    Notice of Hearing not on file (Form DE-120; see Probate Code sections 13655, 1220).
•    Proposed Order has not been submitted yet (Form DE-226).
Consider visiting the California Courts Self Help page at https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/probate/simple-transfer and downloading forms from https://www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm
Appearance by Petitioner (self-represented) required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000243 ESTATE OF DOUGLAS B. PRICE, AKA DOUG PRICE
Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration:
No defects in the petition.
Proposed personal representative resides out of state, seeks minimum bond of $20,000.00; sole heir has waived bond. Submitted to court for determination. Please come prepared to inform the court of existence of known creditors and debts of the estate.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000246 ESTATE OF JOHN RALPH GRANT, SR., AKA JOHN RALPH GRANT, AKA JOHN GRANT
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed:
•    Waivers of Bond not on file for all heirs (ie Jessica Jean). Bond may be required. Minimum bond would be $20,000.00 pursuant to Local Rule 8.33.  Maximum bond would be $536,000.00. Matter of Bond will be submitted to judge for determination when remaining defects are cured.
•    Affidavit of publication not on file at time of review. See Local Rule 8.12.
•    Form DE-150, Letters, not submitted.
Recommend continuance to 06/13/25 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).
 

THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025

Department 22
8:30 a.m.

PR-21-000379 ESTATE OF JOSEPH W. CAMERON 
Discharge Review Hearing:
Executor has not yet submitted a proposed Order from the hearing on 10/11/24 when the court approved the “Second Amended First and Final Account/Waiver of Account/Report of Executor/Administrator-With Will Annexed and Report and Petition for Final Distribution” (file-marked 09/16/24).
Appearance by Executor (self-represented) required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-21-000708 ESTATE OF RICHARD NOE QUATTRIN
Discharge Review Hearing:
See Local Rule 8.92. Form DE-295, Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order, not yet submitted at time of review.
Recommend continuance to 11/20/25 to allow time for above pleading to be submitted.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred

PR-21-000769 ESTATE OF SUSAN MELISSA HAYNES, AKA SUSAN M. HAYNES, SUSAN HAYNES, KYLE DAVID HAYNES, KYLE D. HAYNES, KYLE HAYNES
Account Review Hearing:
A Petition for Final Distribution has been filed and set for hearing 06/10/25.
Hearing of 06/10/25 will be confirmed.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-21-000804 ESTATE OF ROGER C. MULLER, AKA ROGER CHARLES MULLER
Discharge Review Hearing:
See Local Rule 8.92. Form DE-295, Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order, not yet submitted at time of review.
Recommend continuance to 11/20/25 to allow time for above pleading to be submitted.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred

PR-21-001382 ESTATE OF DOLORES MAGANA
Discharge Review Hearing:
See Local Rule 8.92. Form DE-295, Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order, not yet submitted at time of review.
Recommend continuance to 11/20/25 to allow time for above pleading to be submitted.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred

PR-21-001397 ESTATE OF WILLIAM U. HESS, AKA WILLIAM ULYSSES HESS
Discharge Review Hearing:
Receipts on distribution not on file.
Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge not yet submitted.
Recommend continuance to 11/20/25 to allow time for filing above pleadings.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-22-000116 ESTATE OF KIETH THOMAS KOCH
Discharge Review Hearing:
See Local Rule 8.92. Form DE-295, Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order, not yet submitted at time of review.
Recommend continuance to 11/20/25 to allow time for above pleading to be submitted.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred

PR-23-000902 ESTATE OF CHARMAINE KAY KAMRAR, AKA CHARMAINE K. KAMRAR, CHARMAINE KAMRAR
Discharge Review Hearing:
See Local Rule 8.92. Form DE-295, Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order, not yet submitted at time of review.
Recommend continuance to 11/20/25 to allow time for above pleading to be submitted.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred

PR-25-000081 ESTATE OF PAMELA JOAN BARNUM, AKA PAMELA J. BARNUM
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary continued from 03/19/25:
Recommend court on its own motion take judicial notice of Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus Family Law case 692519, and the Judgment of Dissolution entered on 10/01/14. If the petitioner and the decedent remarried after 09/25/14, please supplement the petition pursuant to CRC rule 7.3 to so allege and include a certified copy of the marriage certificate.
Submitted to court for determination: whether to order on the court’s own motion that petitioner conduct an heir search to identify and locate the decedent’s surviving intestate heirs to the nearest degree of kinship pursuant to PrC§6402. Petitioner has identified the decedent’s parents and sibling, all alleged to have passed prior to the decedent, but not her grandparents, aunts or uncles, cousins, or nearest surviving kin.
Appearance by petitioner’s counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000087 ESTATE OF LEO PAUL CICCARELLI, II
Hearing on Amended Petition (filed-marked 03/25/25) for Probate of Will and for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed continued from 03/19/25:
•    A new Notice of Petition to Administer Estate (Judicial Council Form DE-121) is necessary pursuant to CRC 7.53(a) as an Amended Petition was filed.
•    Will is not self-proving per Local Rule 8.23.  Proof of Subscribing Witness (Form DE-131) not on file.
•    Proposed Letters, Form DE-150, not yet submitted.
Recommend continuance to 07/11/25 to allow time to address probate notes.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-000498 ESTATE OF DONALD E. GARNER, AKA DONALD EUGENE GARNER
Hearing on PrC§12200 Status Report of Administration:
Notice appears complete. 
Recommend court set a further Account Review Hearing 10/01/25.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-000693 ESTATE OF FRANK ALBERTA
Hearing on First and Final Report of Administrator on Waiver of Account and Petition for Final Distribution for Allowance of Compensation to Attorneys for Ordinary Services:
Recommend approval of Report and Petition.
Recommend court vacate Account Review Hearing of 06/25/25.
Recommend Discharge Review Hearing 11/20/25 pursuant to Local Rule 8.92.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-000786 ESTATE OF LELAND CARL SHARP
Hearing on First and Final Report of Administrator on Waiver of Account, and Petition for Allowance of Statutory Compensation to Administrator, and for Final Distribution:
•    Notice of Proposed Action file marked 02/20/25, omitted an attached affidavit of mailing per Local Rules 8.83 N and 8.100.
•    Statement regarding family/affiliate relationship appears incomplete as the statement is not disclosing any family or affiliate relationship [see PrC§1064(a)(4)].
•    Petition omitted a verification page for petitioner’s signature.
•    Schedule showing Gains/Losses not attached as required by CRC 7.550(b)(6).
•    It is unclear if petitioner is requesting reimbursement of the $20,260.43 expenses recited in Exhibit 3.  
    o    If personal representative is also seeking reimbursement of expenses paid, the caption of the petition, caption of Proposed Order and Notice of Hearing appears inadequate. See California Rule of Court 7.102, Local Rule 8.83L.
•    Total assets on hand for distribution recited on Exhibit 4 ($504,185.80) do not appear correct.  Assets on hand at the beginning of the account period should be different than the assets on hand for distribution and compensation base amount due to the sale of real property.
•    Proposed order omitted the specific percentage/fraction of distribution in Paragraph 6 (Omnibus clause).
•    Proposed Order omitted the hearing date, time and department underneath the title of the document on page 1. 
Recommend continuance to 09/03/25 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000231 ESTATE OF ESTHER C. CHASE, AKA ESTHER CIBRAIN CHASE, ESTHER CHASE
Hearing on Report of Sale and Petition for Order Confirming Sale of Real Property (4206 Merchant Lane, Turlock, CA 95382; A.P.N. 071-061-012-000):
•    Counsel’s signature on the petition was not dated (page 2 of 2).
•    Proposed Order:
    o    Heading includes checkmark in box “and confirming sale of other property as a unit” which does not apply to this petition.
    o    Item 1: incorrect Department.
    o    Item 7 omitted. (Since the proposed Order is as to the original buyer’s bid then the phrase “cannot be obtained” applies. For the phrase “was obtained in court” to apply then an overbid would have been accepted in court and there would, by necessity, need to be a new proposed Order.)
Appearance by counsel mandatory (in-person only, CRC rule 7.452).

PR-24-001356 S AND D CARPER 2015 TRUST
Hearing on Petition for Order Confirming Successor Trustees and Trust Assets (Probate Code Sections 850(a)(3)(B) and 17200(a):
•    Notice of hearing omitted one of the named beneficiaries of the trust recited in Paragraph 10 of the petition; specifically: Gail Day.
Recommend continuance to 07/11/25 to allow time to perfect notice.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000257 ESTATE OF BRIAN CHIARA
Hearing on Spousal Property Petition:
Some Notes cured.
•    Please provide points and authorities to support petitioner’s argument that the property, which was purchased prior to marriage, was entirely community property.
Recommend continuance to 07/11/25 to allow time to address Notes.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000258 ESTATE OF SUSAN I. LEWIS, AKA SUSAN IRENE LEWIS
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary:
Will is self-proving.
•    Form DE-147, Duties and Liabilities: item 2 omitted the petitioner’s telephone number.
•    Will waives bond for personal representative, however personal representative resides out of state. See PrC§8571. Bond may be required. Minimum bond amount currently is $20,000.00 pursuant to Local Rule 8.33.  Bond matter submitted to Judge for Determination.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred). Please be prepared to inform the court if there are any known California creditors or liabilities of the estate.

PR-25-000261 ESTATE OF JOAN BARBARA CRUZ, AKA JOAN CRUZ
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary:
Some Notes cured.
•    Will is not self-proving per Local Rule 8.23.  Form DE-131, Proof of Subscribing Witness, not on file.
•    An individual named in item 8 is alleged to have survived decedent but since passed away. Item 8 did not identify the personal representative of that individual’s estate, if there is one, or describe that heir’s estate plan and therefore the individual’s successors-in-interest. See California Decedent’s Estate Practice Guide. 
•    Will waives bond for personal representative, however personal representative resides out of state. See PrC§8571. 
      o    Waivers of bond [Form DE-142/DE-111(A-3e)] not on file.  Bond may be required.
•    Form DE-140, proposed Order, not yet submitted.
Recommend continuance to 09/03/25 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000262 ESTATE OF DENNIS J. LOCKARD
Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration:
Bond waivers on file for all intestate heirs.
Recommend approval of petition.
Recommend Inventory Review Hearing 11/04/25 pursuant to Local Rule 8.41B.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025

Department 22
8:30 a.m.

PR-22-000785 ESTATE OF ANA ROSA SERRANO
Hearing on Second Amended (file-marked 02/13/25) Final Report of Administrator on Waiver of Account and Petition for Allowance of Statutory Compensation to Attorney and Administrator and for Final Distribution continued from 07/24/24, 10/03/24, 01/29/25, 03/07/25:
The caption of this pleading was corrected via Declaration file-marked 03/20/25 to correctly reflect that it is the ““SECOND AMENDED” pleading.
•    New Notice of Hearing is therefore necessary, having omitted the words “SECOND AMENDED” from the pleading title on page 1, see CRC rules 7.50 and 7.53.
•    Proposed Order must include the words “SECOND AMENDED”, as well.
Recommend continuance to 06/13/25 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-000907 ESTATE OF FRANCES LOUISE OAKLEY, AKA FRANCES L. OAKLEY, FRANCES OAKLEY
Hearing on Waiver of Account and Report of Administrator, Petition for Allowance of Statutory Fees to Attorney and Petition for Final Distribution continued from 03/05/25:
Nothing filed since previous hearing. Pleadings file-marked 02/24/25 did not cure the below notes. Prior Notes remain:
•    Schedule showing Gains/Losses not attached as required by CRC 7.550(b)(6).
•    Please provide a Schedule for Proposed Distribution. See PrC§1063(f).
•    Proposed Order submitted 02/24/25:
    o    Order of distribution (lines 7 through 14 on page 2) reflect that the heir’s distributive shares were reduced because of costs to administer the estate, but the petition did not seek any reimbursement of costs. This issue may be cleared up by the Schedule of Proposed Distribution referenced above.
    o    Line 19 on page 2 is not an order the court will make.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-001011 ESTATE OF CRUZ ANGEL CARDENAS
Hearing on Spousal Property Petition continued from 10/22/24, 02/20/25:
Prior Note remains:
•    Two of the decedent’s intestate heirs are minors (Petition item 9). The court determined on 10/22/24 that Guardian ad Litem will be required for acceptance of Notice of Hearing on behalf of minors.
Nothing filed since previous hearing, when the court clarified the party responsible for submitting the forms for appointment of a Guardian ad litem (it is the responsibility of the Petitioner).
Recommend court set deadline for appointment of a Guardian ad litem or case may be dismissed for failure to perfect notice.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-001362 ESTATE OF LARRY SOTO SANCHEZ, AKA LARRY SANCHEZ
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary continued from 02/19/25, 03/28/25:
Nothing filed since last hearing. Prior notes remain:
Will is not self-proving.  Proof of Subscribing Witness is on file.
•    One of the heirs is a minor. A Guardian ad Litem may be necessary.
On 03/28/25, the Court indicated a Guardian ad Litem is required.  Application and Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem not yet on file.
Need status.
Recommend court set deadline for appointment of a Guardian ad litem.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000014 ESTATE OF SALLY ANN BROWN
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed continued from 02/20/25:
On 02/20/25, the court ordered petitioner to file a supplemental declaration to address notice to person not listed on petition.  
Nothing filed since last hearing. Prior Notes remain:
•    Will is not self-proving. Proofs of subscribing witnesses not on file.
•    Petition Item 3c incomplete (address of decedent’s residence at time of death).  Without this information, it is unclear if the publication was completed in the correct newspaper.
•    A person was served with Notice of Petition to Administer Estate who was not named in Item 8 of the petition.  If there are more heirs, Waivers of Bond will be required.
•    Waivers of Bond on file from all intestate heirs; however, personal representative resides out of state.  Bond may be required at the court’s discretion. See Probate Code §8571. Minimum bond amount currently is $20,000.00 pursuant to Local Rule 8.33.
Bond matter submitted to Judge for Determination.
Appearance by petitioner (self-represented) required (Anyone wishing to appear remotely, may do so by telephone, using VCourt). 
Please be prepared to inform the court if there are any known California creditors or liabilities of the estate.

PR-25-000027 ESTATE OF VICTORIA L. CALANTONI, AKA VICTORIA CALANTONI, VICTORIA HOLLOWAY
Hearing on Petition for Probate and for Letters Testamentary continued from 02/25/25:
Notes have been cured.
Recommend approval of petition and admission of will to probate.
Recommend Inventory Review Hearing 11/04/25 pursuant to Local Rule 8.41 B.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000028 ESTATE OF JOHN ROBERT PENDLEY, AKA JOHN R. PENDLEY, AKA JOHN PENDLEY
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary continued from 02/25/25:
Pleadings reflect that this is a petition to open ancillary probate of a nondomiciliary resident, and that decedent’s Will was admitted to probate in the state of Tennessee.
Prior defects not yet cured:
•    Proposed bond appears higher than is permitted by statute. See PrC§8482. Is the estimated value of the estate described in Petition item 3d correct? If so, the maximum bond would appear to be $300,000.00.
•    An authenticated copy of the order admitting the will to probate in the sister state is not on file [see PrC§12521(a)(1)].
•    An authenticated copy of the Will admitted in the sister state does not appear to have been lodged in this county [see PrC§12521(a)(2)].
•    Form DE-150, Letters, not submitted at time of review.
Recommend continuance to 07/11/25 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000130 ESTATE OF ROBIN LAUREEN JOB
Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration continued from 03/26/25:
Bond waiver on file for sole instate heir.
Prior defects cured.
Recommend approval of petition.  
Recommend Inventory Review Hearing 11/05/25 pursuant to Local Rule 8.41 B.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025

Department 22
8:30 a.m.

PR-22-000002 ESTATE OF MARK WAYNE GIRDNER
Account Review Hearing:
Second PrC Section 12200 Status Report has been filed and set for hearing on 05/22/25.
Hearing of 05/22/25 will be confirmed.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-001041 ESTATE OF DELBERT TINSLEY, AKA DELBERT DWANE TINSLEY, DELBERT D. TINSLEY
Account Review Hearing continued from 12/18/24:
On 12/18/24, the court directed that a PrC§12200 Status Report must be filed if estate is not in a position to be closed. Neither Petition for Final Distribution nor PrC§12200 Status Report are on file.
•    Recommend court issue Order to Show Cause to Administrator and Administrator’s counsel to be personally present pursuant to PrC§12202:
    o    To show condition of estate and why estate cannot be distributed and closed;
    o    So that court may order Administrator to prepare and file a First Account Current at the court’s discretion pursuant to PrC§12202(b).
    o    Noncompliance may result in removal of personal representative from office (PrC§§12204, 8500).
Appearance by Administrator and Administrator’s counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000148 ESTATE OF TIMOTHY ALLEN OWNBY, SR
Account Review Hearing:
•    Neither Petition for Final Distribution nor (Second) PrC§12200 Status Report are on file at the time of review.  See Local Rule 8.82. 
Recommend court order personal representative to file a PrC§12200 Status Report (with Notice pursuant to PrC§12201) within 90 days if estate is not in a position to be closed.
Recommend continuance to 09/10/25 to allow time for filing of above pleadings. 
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000253 ESTATE OF ADELINA CELIS FLORES  
Inventory Review Hearing:
Letters issued 02/10/25, three months after appointment. Inventory and Appraisal not due until 06/10/25.
Recommend continuance to 09/04/25, after statutory due date.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000634 AMENDED AND RESTATED DEL AND PAT FARREL FAMILY TRUST
Hearing on Petition to Remove Co-Trustees and to Appoint Successor Trustee for cause, including Breach of Fiduciary Duty; Petition to Compel Accounting; for Conspiracy to Defraud Petitioner; for Double Damages Pursuant to Probate Code 859 for Wrongful Taking of Trust Assets, and for Damages for Harassment and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress continued from 12/12/24 per stipulation and order: 
Prior defects not cured.
•    Petition does not appear to allege that venue is proper in this county (PrC§17005).
•    Body of petition omitted the legal description and assessor’s parcel numbers for the two pieces of real property.
•    Body of Petition omitted the names and mailing addresses of those entitled to notice (PrC§17201).
•    It appears necessary that the court set a bond pursuant to PrC§15602(a)(3), however petition did not request a bond nor did it allege the amount of bond that would be appropriate.
•    Notice to remainder beneficiaries not on file [PrC§15804(a)].
Stipulation and Order to Continue Hearing is pending. Please check back for updates to this Note.
Hearing required.
Appearance required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-001042 ESTATE OF LARRY WAYNE HELLER, AKA LARRY W. HELLER
Inventory Review Hearing:
Letters Issued 10/31/24.  Inventory and Appraisal due 03/02/25.
Inventory and Appraisal not on file at time of review.
Recommend continuance to 09/03/25 to allow time to file above pleading.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-001048 ESTATE OF TOMASA RAMIREZ
Inventory Review Hearing:
Letters issued 11/01/24. Inventory and Appraisal due 03/01/25.
Partial No: 1 Inventory and Appraisal on file.
Final Inventory and Appraisal not on file. See Local Rule 8.41 B, Probate Code section 8800 et seq.
Pursuant to counsel’s declaration and request for extension of time to file the I&A [PrC§8800(b)], recommend court set Account Review Hearing 11/06/25 pursuant to Local Rule 8.82, at which time a PrC§12200 Status Report must be filed if the estate is not in a position to be closed.
Final Inventory and Appraisal must be filed before next hearing. 
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-001207 ESTATE OF KAREN GAIL MOUNDAY
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary continued from 12/19/24:
Nothing filed since previous hearing. Prior Notes remain:
•    Defects in Form DE-111 Petition for Probate:
    o    Item 1 omitted name of newspaper where notice will be published.
    o    Item 2b omitted name of the proposed personal representative.
    o    Item 5a(3) or (4) omitted (existence of issue of registered domestic partner).
    o    Item 5a(7) or (8) omitted (existence of issue of a predeceased child).
    o    The petition was verified by petitioner more than three years ago, and signed by counsel more than one year ago.
•    Form DE-121 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate not on file.
•    Affidavit of publication not on file. See Local Rule 8.12.
•    Forms DE-140 and DE-150, Proposed Order and Letters, not submitted.
•    Will is not self-proving per Local Rule 8.23.  Proof of Subscribing Witness (Form DE-131) not on file.
•    Decedent’s will does not appear to have been lodged in this county. See PrC§8200.
•    There is insufficient information in court's file to determine if notice is adequate under PrC§§1208b, 15804.  Need copy of trust.
Recommend court set deadline for defects to be cured or case may be dismissed.
Appearance by petitioner’s counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).
 

PR-22-000205 ESTATE OF HAZEL MARIE SANDERS, AKA HAZEL M. SANDERS, HAZEL SANDERS
Hearing on Second PrC§12200 Status Report of Administration:
Notice appears complete.
Report reflects estate is ready to close, the personal representative intends to prepare an Accounting, Report, and Petition for Distribution.
Recommend court set Account Review Hearing 12/02/25 to ensure above pleading has been filed. 
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-000912 ESTATE OF LINDA NEFF BLANEY
Hearing on Petition for Appointment of Successor Personal Representative:
This is a petition for appointment of a successor administrator following the resignation of the former administrator.
•    Form DE-147 Duties and Liabilities not on file.
•    Date of death recited on the Petition (06/23/23) does not agree with the former personal representative’s supplement to petition (file marked 04/11/24) which recited the correct date of death to be 06/24/23. Which is correct?
•    Proposed bond of 1,000,000.00 appears lower than the estimated value of the estate described in Petition item 3d. The maximum bond would appear to be $3,330,000.00.  Bond matter submitted to judge for determination.
Recommend continuance to 06/13/25 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000066 ESTATE OF KERRY ELAINE KENNEDY, AKA KERRY E. KENNEDY, AKA KERRY KENNEDY
Hearing on Petition for Final Distribution of Estate on Waiver of Account; First and Final Report of Administrator; Petition for Allowance of Attorney Statutory Fees and Costs:
Recommend approval of petition.
Recommend Discharge Review Hearing 11/20/25 pursuant to Local Rule 8.92.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000096 ESTATE OF ROBERT HERRERA RAYMUNDO, AKA ROBERT H. RAYMUNDO, ROBERT RAYMUNDO
Hearing on Petition for Final Distribution of Estate; First and Final Account and Report of Administrator; Petition to Unblock Estate Account; Petition for Reimbursement of Personal Monies; Petition for Allowance of Attorney and Administrator Statutory Fees and Costs:
•    Final Inventory and Appraisal not on file.
•    This pleading was filed fewer than three months after Letters were first issued and therefore before the expiration of time for filing of claims by creditors. It appears, therefore, that the petition for final distribution was filed when the estate was not in a position to be closed. See PrC§§9050 through 9154. This is not a defect that may be cured by supplement purs. to the definition of a supplement (CRC rule 7.3).
•    Report paragraph 3 (costs of administration): 
•    Reflects anticipated costs for efiling the current pleading was $500.00; the filing fee alone is $435.00 (see the Bail Schedule on the court’s website) – which would appear to reflect the cost for efiling the current pleading was anticipated to be $65.00. That amount is excessive. Now that the pleading was filed and filing fee paid, please report the actual cost for efiling this pleading and adjust the request for costs, property on hand for distribution, and proposed distributions accordingly (if the amounts change). See CRC rules 7.3 and 7.53.
•    Report paragraph 4 includes an allegation that the time for filing Creditor’s Claims expired; which does not appear to have been correct on the date the pleading was verified. 
•    Supplement file-marked 04/05/24 (regarding reimbursement of personal monies), Exhibit 1 has the following discrepancies:
    o    Total appears incorrect; discrepancy is ~$35.36
    o    No receipt attached that corresponds with the amount of $1,383.32 (first entry); however there was a receipt attached for $1,418.68 (discrepancy is ~$35.36).
Recommend continuance to 06/10/25, to coincide with Inventory Review Hearing already set, to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-001357 MATTER OF WILLIAM COATS REVOCABLE TRUST
Hearing on Petition for Order Confirming Trust Asset and Directing Transfer of Asset:
Body of Petition omitted the names and mailing addresses of those entitled to notice (PrC§17201).
Did decedent designate a beneficiary of the CD with the financial institution?
More information was redacted from Exhibit D then appears required. Please provide a copy of the financial account statement with only the account number redacted (save for the last four digits) or provide explanation for the redactions. See California Rules of Court rule 1.201.
Recommend continuance to 07/11/25 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000927 ESTATE OF ALEJANDRO ROMERO ACEVEDO
Hearing on Motion to Reopen Probate Case:
SEE TENTATIVE RULING, to be posted day prior to hearing at https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/online-services/tentative-rulings/…

PR-25-000274 ESTATE OF JUAN MANUEL ARRIAGA
Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration:
•    Waivers of bond not on file for all intestate heirs. (see Probate Code section 6401
Bond may be required. Minimum bond would be $20,000.00 pursuant to Local Rule 8.33, maximum bond would be $565,800.00 pursuant to estimated value of estate
Bond may be required at the court’s discretion.  Minimum bond Submitted to court for determination once other defects are cured.
•    Petition item 8 did not properly label the proposed personal representative (Local Rule 8.26 D).
•    Petition item 8 omitted the relationship of Juan Manuel Arriaga.
•    Form DE-121, Notice of Petition to Administer Estate, file-marked 03/26/25 omitted notice to one of the intestate heirs: Daniel Arriaga.
•    One of the heirs is a minor. A Guardian ad Litem may be necessary.
•    Proposed Order, Form DE-140, not yet submitted.
•    Proposed Letters, Form DE-150, not yet submitted.
Recommend continuance to 06/13/25 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required

PR-25-000283 ESTATE OF MARY ANN MORSE
Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration:
No defects in the petition. Proposed Letters, Form DE-150, not yet on file.
Hearing required.
To learn the next steps of probating a decedent’s estate, consider visiting the California Courts Self Help “inventory” page at
https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/probate/inventory-estimate-value and downloading forms from https://www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm, and please review your responsibilities in the Duties and Liabilities, Form DE-147, you signed and filed.
Appearance by petitioner (self-represented) required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000286 ESTATE OF RAMONA SANCHEZ, AKA RAMONA SUBIA SANCHEZ, AKA RAMONA S. SANCHEZ
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed:
Will is not self-proving per Local Rule 8.23.  Proofs of Subscribing Witness (Form DE-131) on file.
•    Petition item 8 omitted the relationship of one of the deceased heirs; specifically: Lupe De La Torre.
•    Petition item 8 omitted decedent’s spouse and date of death if applicable.
•    Petition item 8 included second generation heirs but not the deceased ancestor through which they take (please see Local Rule 8.26 E).
•    Petition item 8 did not properly label the proposed personal representative (Local Rule 8.26 D).
•    Petition item 8 must include names as they are written in the Will; AKA’s may be used to identify the correct individuals; Specifically: Richard J. Sanchez.
•    Proposed Order, Form DE-140, recites date of death to be 02/15/24.  Petition recites the date of death to be 02/16/25.  Which is correct?
•    Petition seeks no bond, and order that “all funds” be deposited in a blocked account at a financial institution Westamerica Bank. The petition alleges personal property estimated at $00.00 and real property estimated at $340,000.00 with no encumbrance. Request will be submitted to court for determination once defects are cured.
Recommend continuance to 06/20/25 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000287 ESTATE OF AARON PATRICK WALSH
•    Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration:
•    Please clarify whom the petitioner is asking the court to appoint as personal representative, as Petition item 2b is a request for appointment of petitioner herself but petitioner, in her capacity as sole heir, signed and attached her bond waiver in which she waives the posting of bond by a third party.
•    Form DE-121, Notice of Petition to Administer Estate, not on file.
•    Affidavit of publication not on file. See Local Rule 8.12.
•    Forms DE-140 and DE-150, Proposed Order and Letters, not submitted.
Recommend continuance to 06/27/25 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).