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 JANUARY 6, 2026
Local Rules of Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus, revisions effective January 1, 2026, are now available for download.

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 18, 2025; POSTED MARCH 5, 2025
Inventory and Appraisals:  An Inventory and Appraisal must be filed in all decedent's estates, conservatorship, and guardianship matters by a date certain pursuant to statute. If the estate has no assets at all as of the date of the appraisal (e.g., the date of decedent's death, or the date of appointment), an Inventory and Appraisal is still required and failure to file the form even when the estate has no value will very likely result in a required court appearance. For more information, those interested are invited to review the California Probate Referee Guide published by the California Probate Referee's Association, which is available for download online.

If more time is needed to marshal the assets, please see California Probate Code section 8800(b) and (c). Failure to file the Inventory and Appraisal by the statutory deadline, or obtain an extension of time, may result in penalties.

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 JULY 15, 2025
Probate customers may view the documents in the court's files online by accessing the Case Search Portal on the court's website. Access to view confidential documents remains restricted.

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 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.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026

Department 24
8:30 a.m.

PR-26-000747 ESTATE OF LILLIE MAE CLARK
Hearing on Petition for Return of Property; for Double Damages; Cancellation of Deed; Fraud and Undue Influence; to Impose Constructive Trust; Unjust Enrichment; Quiet Title; and Financial Elder Abuse; for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs:
Please note that the correct address of this court is 801 10th Street, Modesto, on the fourth floor. Both Notice of Hearing forms filed in this matter reflected an incorrect address, which was subsequently struck out.
•    Notice: Notice of Hearing (by mail) appears defective on Respondent, K. Clark. See PrC§851(a) and CCP§413.10 et seq.
•    Venue: In the Petition paragraph 22, petitioner alleged that this county is the proper venue for this proceeding because of where the “property” is located; where was the decedent domiciled at the time of her death? See PrC§7051.
•    Standing: Petition paragraph 1 reflects that the petitioner legally adopted the decedent, his biological grandmother. Please clarify the legal relationship between the petitioner and the decedent.
•    Existence of estate plan: In the Petition paragraph 79, petitioner identified themselves as the executor of the decedent’s estate; and in paragraph 4 petitioner alleged that the decedent died intestate. Please clarify.
•    Identification of interested parties: In the Petition paragraph 23, petitioner identified the respondent as “aunt”; in paragraph 2, petitioner alleged that the respondent is petitioner’s aunt, and decedent’s daughter. Please clearly identify all of the decedent’s intestate heirs, their addresses and ages (or status as adults or minors) and relationship to the decedent. 
•    Supporting documentation: Please provide a copy of the recorded grant deed whereby decedent first obtained title to the real property, as the petitioner alleged the property was purchased in 2008 (paragraph 3) or 2021 (paragraph 77), and Attachment A (the Transfer on Death Deed) indicated title was recorded in 2009.
•    Proof of notice of pendency of the action not on file [see CCP § 761.010(b)].
Once defects are cured, submit to court’s determination purs. to Local Rule 8.08 and Probate Code section 855, this “hybrid probate code and civil pleading”.
Recommend continuance to 12/09/26 to allow time to cure defects, perfect notice.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

Department 22
8:30 a.m.

PR-21-000222 ESTATE OF CURTIS CLIFFORD LITTLE
(1)    Order to Show Cause issued 04/30/26 to Rita M. Lingwood, Esq.: 
To appear and show cause for failing to appear at the 04/30/26 and for possible sanctions.

(2)    Discharge Review Hearing continued from 03/07/24, 07/11/24, 01/07/25, 05/13/25, 12/18/25, 04/30/26:
Two of the three Receipts of distribution on file. Receipt for Curtis C. Little not on file.
See Local Rule 8.92. Form DE-295, Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order, not yet submitted at time of review.
Nothing filed since last hearing. Need status.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred

PR-22-001112 ESTATE OF LESLIE LAWRENCE NEWTON, JR. 
Account Review Hearing:
•    Neither Petition for Final Distribution nor PrC§12200 Status Report are on file at the time of review.  See Local Rule 8.82. 
•    Form DE-150, Letters, have not yet been issued pursuant to PrC § 8405.
Without this document, the administrator’s appointment has not taken effect and she has no authority to marshal the assets or act in this estate. Failure to present Letters may result in the court setting aside the order appointing Charlotte Belletto as personal representative.
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.
The pleading file-marked 08/14/26, titled Status Update, requesting the court extend the time for filing Inventory submitted to Judge for determination.
Inventory and Appraisal is on file by the prior administrator.
This document may not be considered a PrC§12200 Status Report for the following issues:
•    Filer failed to pay the $200.00 filing fee.
•    Pleading was not set for hearing by the clerk’s office and thus no notice purs. to PrC§12201 was given.
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 by counsel and administrator required (by VCourt if preferred).
 

PR-23-001030 ESTATE OF JONETTE MARTINE
(1)    Order to Show Cause issued 04/30/24 to Dylan P. Hyatt, Esq:
To appear and show cause for failing to appear the 04/30/26 hearing and for possible sanctions.

(2)    Discharge Review Hearing continued from 01/22/26, 04/30/26:
Nothing filed since last hearing.
See Local Rule 8.68. Form DE-295, Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order, and Supplemental Declaration setting forth the disposition of the reserve not yet submitted.
Need status.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000253 ESTATE OF ADELINA CELIS FLORES  
Account Review Hearing continued from 04/14/26:
Petition for Final Distribution has been filed and set for hearing 09/24/26.
Hearing of 09/24/26 will be confirmed.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000295 ESTATE OF GERALDINE KITCHENS, AKA GERALDINE SANTOS
Hearing on Ex Parte Petition for Appointment of Guardian ad Litem for Rufus Santos, filed 06/12/26 by Matthew Eoff, set for noticed hearing pursuant to court’s Order dated 07/21/26:
• Notice appears incomplete on Rufus Santos: per the court’s order dated 07/21/26, the petitioner, Matthew Eoff, was to effectuate service personally on Mr. Santos. Per the Form file-marked 08/10/26, Mr. Santos was served by mail.
      o    Declaration re: Attempted Service, file-marked 08/10/26, submitted to court’s determination.
Appearance by petitioner (self-represented) required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000737 ESTATE OF BERNARD MELVIN LOTH, AKA BERNARD M. LOTH, BERNARD LOTH
Discharge Review Hearing:
Form DE-295, Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order, has been submitted and is recommended for approval.
Hearing will be vacated.
No appearances.

PR-24-001251 ESTATE OF IRMA J. KAELEMAKULE
Account Review Hearing continued from 04/14/26:
Account Review Hearing will not be continued further.

Hearing on PrC§12200 Status Report of Administration:
Notice appears complete.
Recommend court allow estate to remain open and set an Account Review Hearing 03/10/27.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000004 ESTATE OF MAYRA EDITH PENA, AKA MAYRA PENA
Inventory Review Hearing:
Letters Issued 03/03/26. Inventory and Appraisal due 07/03/26.
Inventory and Appraisal not on file at time of review.
Recommend continuance to 10/29/26 to allow time to file above pleading.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000605 MATTER OF ALBERT W. AND FAY ROSSINI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Hearing on Petition for Modification of Irrevocable Trust continued from 12/16/25, 04/21/26:
Need new proposed Order with finding regarding notice purs. to PrC§1260.
Objection filed – 12/12/25, by remainder beneficiary, California State University, Fresno Foundation.
The court’s prior orders of 12/16/25 were: 
•    If this matter remains contested at the next hearing, Court will require the Petitioner to file a supplemental regarding evidence of changed circumstances;
•    Counsel to file a joint or separate status report no fewer than ten days prior to the next hearing.
On 04/21/26, the matter was continued by joint request of counsel to allow time for additional meet-and-confer efforts.
Recommend court approve additional joint continuance request, as reflected n the late Status Report filed 08/10/26, as agreement in principle has been reached; and continue matter to 01/13/27.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-001121 MATTER OF MARIA A. GONZALEZ 2016 IRREVOCABLE TRUST
Hearing on Amended Motion to Set Aside / Vacate Dismissal:
SEE TENTATIVE RULING, to be posted day prior to hearing at https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/online-services/tentative-rulings/…

PR-25-000138 ESTATE OF WALTER EDWARD CLIFFORD, AKA WALTER CLIFFORD
Hearing on First and Final Account and Report of Administrator and Petition for Settlement Thereof; for Allowance of Compensation of Statutory Attorneys’ Fees and Administrator Commission for Ordinary Services; for Reimbursement of Costs Advanced, and for Final Distribution:
Recommend approval of petition.
Recommend Discharge Review Hearing 02/25/27 pursuant to Local Rule 8.92.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000875 ESTATE OF BENJAMIN ANDRES PAUL, AKA BENJAMIN A. PAUL, BENJAMIN PAUL
Hearing on Report on Waiver of Account, Petition for Allowance of Compensation to Attorneys for Ordinary Services, for Reimbursement of Costs Advanced, and for Final Distribution:
Recommend approval of Report and Petition.
Recommend court vacate Account Review Hearing of 01/14/27.
Recommend Discharge Review Hearing 02/25/27 pursuant to Local Rule 8.92.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).
 

PR-26-000670 TARRIS LIVING TRUST DATED OCTOBER 24, 2001
Hearing on Petition to Determine Ownership Interest in Real Property and for Related Relief (Probate Code §17200, 850 and 856):
One defect cured by supplement. Prior notes remain:
•    As this petition is filed pursuant to both Probate Code section 850 and section 17200, both forms DE-115, Notice of Hearing on Petition to Determine Claim to Property, and DE-120, Notice of Hearing-Decedent’s Estate or Trust, appear required. See PrC§851 and PrC§17203.  Neither forms are on file.
    o    New Note: Forms DE-115 and DE-120 are on file; however, without the names an addresses of those entitled to notice (see the third bullet point), the examiner is unable to verify if notice is complete.
•    Need copy of Trust.
•    Body of Petition omitted the names and mailing addresses of those entitled to notice (PrC§17201).
New Note:
•    Based on additional facts in the supplement, it appears that a Petition pursuant to Probate Code section 850 may not be the appropriate vehicle for this request.  Submitted to Judge for determination.
Appearance by Petitioner (self-represented) required (by VCourt if preferred).
 

PR-26-000745 ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ANN BARBOUR
Hearing on Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence:
Proof of Subscribing Witness (Form DE-131) not on file. See Local Rule 8.99.
Recommend continuance to 10/02/26 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).
 

PR-26-000768 ESTATE OF JOHN HARVEY BLAYLOCK
Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration:
The following must be addressed in the Petition (Form DE-111):
•    Item 3e was not completed (reasons why a bond would not be required).
•    Item 8 must include the relationships to the decedent for all those listed.
•    Item 8 did not include the proposed personal representative (Local Rule 8.26 D).

The following must be addressed in the Court’s file:
•    Form DE-121 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate not on file.
•    Affidavit of publication not on file. See Local Rule 8.12.
•    Form DE-140, Proposed Order, not submitted.
•    Form DE-150, Letters, not submitted.
•    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. Bond would be $200,000.00
Appearance by petitioner (self-represented) required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-26-000780 ESTATE OF JEFFERY ROGER CAUBLE
Hearing on Amended Petition for Letters of Administration (file marked 08/17/26):
Waivers of bond are on file.
The following must be addressed in the Amended Petition (Form DE-111):
•    Item 5a(3) or (4) incomplete (existence of registered domestic partner).
See California Rules of Court rules 7.3 and 7.53 regarding the types of pleadings that may be used to address these defects.
Petitioners may consider supplementing petition to provide the missing information.
Judicial Council forms are available for download here: https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/common-forms-packets 
Declarations may be written on Judicial Council Form MC-030 Declaration or on pleading paper. 
Proof of Service is Form POS-030.

The following must be addressed in the Court’s file:
•    Republication is necessary pursuant to CRC 7.53(a) as an Amended Petition was filed.
•    A new Notice of Petition to Administer Estate is necessary pursuant to CRC 7.53(a) as an Amended Petition was filed.
Appearance by petitioner (self-represented) required (by VCourt if preferred).
 

PR-26-000802 ESTATE OF PHILIP JAMES FINCHER
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary:
Will is self-proving.
Amendment filed 08/13/26 reflects petitioner’s name as “Tiffany Berberian”. The original petition recites petitioner’s name as “Tiffany Jan Berberian” which agrees with the name as recited on the Will. Please note, for future filings, your pleadings filed in this case will need to reflect the name correctly throughout all documents.
The following must be addressed in the Court’s file:
•    Affidavit of publication file-marked 08/14/26 reflects the published notice:
    o    Did not include petitioner’s middle name (Jan) as identified on the petition.
    o    Did not include a request to admit decedent’s will and codicils. See the FAQ regarding publication posted online here: https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate/probate-faqs 
    o    Republication will not be reimbursable.
Appearance by petitioner (self-represented) required (by VCourt if preferred).

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026

Department 23
8:30 a.m.

PR-24-000291 ESTATE OF MUSED AHMED ZOKARI, AKA MUSED A. ZOKARI
Discharge Review Hearing:
Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge not yet submitted.
Recommend court approve the request for continuance reflected in counsel’s Status Report file-marked 08/14/26 and continue the matter to 12/17/26.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

Department 24
8:30 a.m.

2200258 THE NICOLL & EDITH GALBRAITH TRUST
Discharge Review Hearing:
Declaration of Trustee and Order for Discharge was approved and signed.
Based on the court’s order terminating the trust, discharging the trustee and extinguishing the bond (file marked 08/10/26), Recommend court close this case.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred)

Department 22
8:30 a.m.

PR-21-001379 MATTER OF MARY JESSIE SWANSON REVOCABLE TRUST  
Transfer Review Hearing:
On the court’s own motion, to make the record clear, the court’s order dated 05/12/26 is hereby modified nunc pro tunc to 05/12/26: on the court’s own motion, the case is ordered transferred to Contra Costa and the petitioner shall pay transfer fees and filing costs. 
This is not a change to the prior order but rather a modification of the record of the court’s order.
Matter will be continued to 10/23/26.
No appearance required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-000279 ESTATE OF THOMAS ALVIN MOON
Discharge Review Hearing:
Receipts on distribution not on file.
Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge not yet submitted.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-000646 ESTATE OF ROSEMARIE DEJONG
Discharge Review Hearing continued from 06/25/26:
See Local Rule 8.92. 
Receipts of distribution are on file.
Form DE-295, Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order, was submitted, but was returned for corrections on 06/24/26 and again on 06/25/26.
Consider downloading the form from https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/jcc-form/DE-295. 
Need status.
Appearance by Administrator (self-represented) required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000030 ESTATE OF MARIA L. GUERRERO, AKA MARIA LUISA GUERRERO, AKA MARIA GUERRERO
Discharge Review Hearing continued from 02/26/26, 05/21/26:
Receipts on Distribution and Declaration regarding Reserves are on file.
Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge, Form DE-295, has been submitted and recommended for approval.
08/20/26 hearing will be vacated.
No appearances.
 

PR-24-000188 ESTATE OF KEVIN LEE WADDELL
Discharge Review Hearing:
Receipts on distribution not on file.
Form DE-295, Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order, not yet submitted.
Recommend continuance to 12/17/26 to allow time to file the above pleadings.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000286 ESTATE OF PRADEEP SINGH
Discharge Review Hearing continued from 02/26/26, 05/21/26:
Receipts on Distribution are on file.
Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge, Form DE-295, not yet submitted.
Recommend continuance to 12/17/26 to allow time for above pleading to be submitted.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000307 ESTATE OF JUSTIN BRASIEL
Discharge Review Hearing continued from 06/28/26:
Nothing filed since previous hearing.
Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge not yet submitted.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000394 ESTATE OF SHIRLEY LAWRENCE, AKA SHIRLI LAWRENCE
Discharge Review Hearing:
Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge, Form DE-295, has been submitted and recommended for approval.
Discharge review hearing will be vacated.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000632 ESTATE OF CRISANTA DIAZ ORDAZ, AKA CRISANTA DIAZ
Discharge Review Hearing:
Receipts on distribution submitted.
Form DE-295, Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order, has been submitted and recommended for approval.
Hearing will be vacated.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).
 

PR-24-000820 ESTATE OF INEZ MUNOZ MON
Discharge Review Hearing:
Receipts on distribution are on file.
Form DE-295, Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order, was submitted but returned for corrections. 
Recommend continuance to 12/17/26 to allow time to file the above pleading.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000831 ESTATE OF EUTIGUIO ORTEGA DEANDA, AKA E. O. DEANDA
Hearing on Order to Show Cause issued to personal representative on 02/26/26:
To appear and show cause why the court should not impose surcharge and/or sanctions for failure to submit Form DE-295, Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order, with signed receipts of distribution.
Failure to appear at this hearing may result in monetary sanctions or surcharge.

Discharge Review Hearing continued from 02/26/26:
Prior Notes remain:
See Local Rule 8.92 and Judicial Council Form DE-295
Receipts of distribution not on file [see Pr. Code section 11753(b)].
Consider downloading the form from https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/jcc-form/DE-295. 
Appearance by personal representative (self-represented) mandatory (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-001156 ESTATE OF WESLEY DEWAYNE GROGAN SR.
Discharge Review Hearing:
Receipts on distribution are on file.
Form DE-295, Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order, was submitted but returned for corrections. 
Recommend continuance to 12/17/26 to allow time to file the above pleading.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000022 ESTATE OF JANET LANCASTER
Discharge Review Hearing:
Receipts on distribution is on file.
Form DE-295, Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order, not yet submitted.
Recommend continuance to 12/17/26 to allow time to file the above pleading.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000369 ESTATE OF MARY LEE SPROUSE
Discharge Review Hearing:
Receipts on distribution on file, as well as Declaration purs. to PrC§11753.
Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge has been submitted and is recommended for approval.
Hearing will be vacated.
No appearances.

PR-25-000381 ESTATE OF PAUL AMOS ROBERTS
Discharge Review Hearing:
Receipts of distribution of cash are on file.
Receipts of distribution of vehicles not on file. 
The personal representative filed a Declaration requesting an additional one-hundred-eighty days for tax issue.
Recommend approval of request for continuance, to 02/25/27.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000911 ESTATE OF RADELLA MARIE REYES
Hearing on First and Final Account and Report, Petition for Statutory Compensation, Reimbursement of Costs, and for Final Distribution:
Notes have been cured.
Recommend approval of Account and Petition as supplemented.
Recommend Discharge Review Hearing 02/25/27 pursuant to Local Rule 8.92.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-001139 ESTATE OF MARIA L. SOUSA, AKA MARIA LEONILDE SOUSA
Hearing on First and Final Account and Report of Executor and Petition for its Settlement, for Allowance of Compensation for Ordinary Services and Costs, and for Final Distribution:
Recommend approval of Account and Petition.
Recommend court vacate Account Review Hearing of 09/22/26.
Recommend Discharge Review Hearing 02/25/2027 pursuant to Local Rule 8.92.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000262 ESTATE OF DENNIS J. LOCKARD
Hearing on Petitioner Kelsey Wood’s Demurrer to Petition:
Per Stipulation of the parties, this hearing has been withdrawn and therefore vacated.
 

PR-25-000708 ESTATE OF MARGARET E. GASCA, AKA MARGARET ELIZABETH GASCA, AKA MARGARET GASCA
Hearing on PrC§12200 Status Report of Administration:
Notice appears complete.
•    The Status Report does not state how much time is estimated before the estate will be ready to close (required purs. to PrC§12200). 
Hearing required.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-26-000675 MATTER OF HALSETH LIVING TRUST
Hearing on Petition for Order Confirming Trust Assets:
The names and addresses of all those entitled to notice must be included in the body of the petition; while petitioners do not need to give notice to themselves purs. to PrC§1201, if they have a “dual” role in the pleading, such as being both Trustee and also a Trust beneficiary, or intestate heir, they ought to still include their own names purs. to PrC§17201. As this is the only defect, and the petitioners did give notice to themselves, Examiner does not recommend a continuance.
Recommend approval of petition.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026

Department 22
8:30 a.m.

PR-24-000279 ESTATE OF MARIA GUADALUPE SALAZAR
Hearing on Amended Report (file-marked 08/04/26) on Waiver of Accounting and Petition for Final Distribution continued from 07/28/26:
Prior Notes have been cured.
Recommend approval of Amended Report and Petition.
Recommend Discharge Review Hearing 02/25/27 pursuant to Local Rule 8.92.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred). 

PR-26-000567 MATTER OF WILLIAM M. KNEASS REVOCABLE TRUST
Hearing on Petition for Appointment of Successor Trustee and Acceptance of Resignation of Trustee continued from 07/29/26:
Prior Note has been cured.
Recommend approval of petition as supplemented, setting bond in the amount of $1,440,000.00, if no one appears to object.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-26-000583 ESTATE OF TERRY DEAN DARPINIAN
Hearing on Amended (file-marked 06/12/26) Petition for Probate of Lost Will and for Letters Testamentary continued from 07/22/26:
Recommend approval of amended petition, and admission of lost will to probate.
Recommend Inventory Review Hearing 02/23/27 pursuant to Local Rule 8.41 B.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
Department 22 
There are no decedent's estates or trusts on calendar
 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026

Department 22
8:30 a.m.

PR-22-001206 ESTATE OF DEBR BRITT
Account Review Hearing:
•    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 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 01/05/27 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-23-000443 ESTATE OF CRAIG GERARD COKER, AKA CRAIG G. COKER
1.    Inventory Review Hearing continued from 04/14/26, 05/06/26:
Letters were issued 10/23/25. Final Inventory and Appraisal was due 02/23/26.
Partial No. 1 Inventory and Appraisal on file. Final Inventory and Appraisal not on file, reflecting there are currently no assets in this estate. 
Submit to court for determination.

2.    Hearing on Joint Petition for Leave to File a Late Creditor’s Claim continued from 07/15/26:
Nothing filed since previous hearing. Prior Note remains:
•    Notice of Hearing not on file. See Form DE-120, Probate Code §§ 9103(e) and 1220.
Objection filed – 07/09/26, by personal representative.
Recommend court set deadline for notice to be perfected or petition will be dismissed.
    
Appearance by petitioners (self-represented) and counsel for personal representative required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000233 ESTATE OF LEE KARL EHRLER, AKA LEO K. EHRLER
Account Review Hearing:
Neither Petition for Final Distribution nor Second PrC§12200 Status Report is on file.
Recommend court order personal representative to file a PrC§12200 Status Report (with Notice pursuant to PrC§12201) within 45 days if estate is not in a position to be closed.
Recommend continuance to 01/12/27 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-24-000929 ESTATE OF JOSE JUAN GUTIERREZ, AKA JOSE JUAN GUTIERREZ, SR.
Hearing on Petition for Settlement of First and Final Account and Final Distribution, Allowance of Compensation to Administrator and Attorney, Allowance of Costs to Attorney and Cancellation of Probate Bond continued from 03/04/26, 04/28/26:
Nothing filed since previous hearing. Prior Note remains:
•    On 03/04/26, the court directed the personal representative to file an amended petition for final distribution. Not on file.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-001338 ESTATE OF JOHN H. RIEN
Account Review Hearing continued from 04/21/26:
On 04/21/26 court ordered the personal representative to file a PrC§12200 Status Report with Notice of Hearing within 90 days if estate is not in position to be closed.
•    Neither Petition for Final Distribution nor PrC§12200 Status Report have been filed. 
Recommend court issue Order to Show Cause to personal representative and personal representative’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 personal representative 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 Executor and Executor’s counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000078 ESTATE OF KENNETH JAMES MAXWELL
(1)    Account Review Hearing continued from 04/21/26:
Recommend court drop this hearing.

(2)    Hearing on Petition for Final Distribution, Waiver of Accounting, Allowance of Statutory and Extraordinary Attorney’s Fees, and Reimbursement of Costs continued from 07/15/26:
•    Release/Satisfaction of Creditor’s Claim, specifically, Phillips & Cohen not yet on file. Submitted to Judge for determination.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000803 ESTATE OF MARY KATHLEEN WARD, AKA KATHIE WARD
Inventory Review Hearing continued from 04/28/26:
A Petition for Final Distribution has been filed and set for hearing 09/30/26.
Hearing of 09/30/26 will be confirmed.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-001296 ESTATE OF BOKSUM KO
Inventory Review Hearing:
Final Inventory and Appraisal is on file.
Petition for Final Distribution has been filed and set for hearing on 09/24/26.
Hearing of 09/24/26 will be confirmed.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-001313 ESTATE OF REXFORD MURRAY THOMAS III, AKA REXFORD M. THOMAS
Inventory Review Hearing:
Final Inventory and Appraisal is on file.
Recommend Account Review Hearing 04/20/27 pursuant to Local Rule 8.82.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-26-000453 ESTATE OF JOHN M. MCGOWAN
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary continued from 07/15/26:
Prior Notes have been cured.
Will is not self-proving per Local Rule 8.23.  Proof of Subscribing Witness on file.
Recommend approval of petition as supplemented and admission of will to probate.
Recommend Inventory Review Hearing 02/24/27 pursuant to Local Rule 8.41 B.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-001292 ESTATE OF STEVEN D. BELLEAU
Hearing on PrC§12200 Status Report of Administration:
Notice appears complete. 
Recommend court set a further Account Review Hearing 06/16/27.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000729 ESTATE OF FERNANDO B. OLIVEIRA
Hearing on Report of Administrator with Will Annexed on Waiver of Account and Petition for Allowance of Statutory Compensation to Attorney for Ordinary Services, for Costs of Administration, Reserve for Closing Expenses and for Final Distribution:
•    The Petition reflects a request for distribution only to the decedent’s four children, who were named contingent beneficiaries in the decedent’s will; the petition alleged that the decedent was also survived by a spouse, who is not the spouse named as sole beneficiary in the decedent’s will. It appears that there may be a pretermitted heir. See Probate Code § 21610. Notice of Hearing appears required on that heir purs. to Pr. C § 11601(b).
Recommend court vacate Account Review Hearing of 12/01/26.
Recommend continuance to 10/02/26 to allow time to perfect notice.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-001299 ESTATE OF TRACY SCOTT FULLEN
Hearing on First and Final Report of Personal Representative on Waiver of Account and Petition for its Settlement for Allowance of Compensation of Attorney for Ordinary Services, and for Final Distribution:
Recommend approval of Report and Petition.
Recommend Discharge Review Hearing 02/25/27 pursuant to Local Rule 8.92.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-26-000073 MATTER OF DONALD AND MARY ANN MCBRIDE LIVING TRUST, AKA TRUST OF MARY ANN MCBRIDE   
Hearing on Motion to Compel Further Responses:
SEE TENTATIVE RULING, to be posted day prior to hearing at https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/online-services/tentative-rulings/…

PR-26-000676 BOBBIE N. MCNEAL TRUST DTD APRIL 05, 2007
Hearing on Petition for Conveyance or Transfer of Real Property (Probate Code §850):
REVIEW IN PROGRESS. PLEASE CHECK BACK.

PR-26-000778 ESTATE OF JACK RAYMOND KINKAID, JR., AKA JACK R. KINKAID JR.
Hearing on Spousal Property Petition:
•    The APN recited on the Grant Deed (003-42-73-101) does not appear to match the APN recited on the Petition and the Order (136-029-073-000). Please explain.
See California Rules of Court rules 7.3 and 7.53 regarding the types of pleadings that may be used to address these defects.
Recommend continuance to 09/11/26 to allow time to cure defect.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-26-000789 ESTATE OF KARILYN S. FOLLOWILL
Hearing on Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence:
If no one appears to object, recommend court find notice complete and approve the petition.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-26-000798 ESTATE OF ANNIE RUTH TIPPS, AKA RUTH TIPPS    
Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration:
Requested bond of $170,052.00 appears adequate based on estimated value of estate alleged in the petition.
•    Form DE-150, Letters, not yet submitted.
Recommend approval of petition.
Recommend Inventory Review Hearing 02/02/27 pursuant to Local Rule 8.41B.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).
 

9:30 A.M.

PR-25-000508 TRAMMELL 1998 TRUST DTD JUNE 11, 1998, AS AMENDED – THE BYPASS TRUST
Court Trial - Day 4 continued from 05/19/26, 06/23/26, 06/24/26, 08/04/26:
Appearances mandatory.