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Probate Examiner and Probate Notes

Questions regarding fees, forms or status of orders should be directed to the Probate Unit of The Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus Clerk's Office at 209-530-3100 (option 6/option 4) between the hours of 8:15 a.m. -  3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.

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.

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.
 

Public Notices

    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 JULY 11, 2025
    The revised Local Rules took effect July 1, 2025, and are now available for download. 

    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.

      Probate Notes

      FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025
      No decedent's estates or trust matters on calendar. Matters previously set on this date were reset by the court; to verify the future hearings in any probate matter, please search for the case via the Case Search Portal.

      MONDAY, JULY 28, 2025
      Department 21
      8:30 a.m.

      PR-24-000466 HALL FAMILY TRUST
      Notice of Settlement of Entire Case on file.

      TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2025
      No decedent's estates or trust matters on calendar. Matters previously set on this date were reset by the court; to verify the future hearings in any probate matter, please search for the case via the Case Search Portal.

      WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2025
      Department 22
      8:30 a.m.

      PR-23-001288 ESTATE OF JENEVIEVE ANN KENOYER, AKA JENEVIEVE A. KENOYER
      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 12/10/25 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-24-000231 ESTATE OF ESTHER C. CHASE, AKA ESTHER CIBRAIN CHASE, ESTHER CHASE
      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 12/04/25 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-24-000245 ESTATE OF MARCOS RODRIGUEZ, AKA MARCOS RODRIGUEZ SEGURA
      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 12/04/25 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-24-000372 ESTATE OF LAVERNE BARBARA GEORGE
      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 12/10/25 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-24-000376 ESTATE OF LEONARD W. AMOS
      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 12/10/25 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-24-001068 ESTATE MILDRED JANICE BRYSON-DAVIS
      Inventory Review Hearing:
      Final Inventory and Appraisal is on file.
      Recommend Account Review Hearing 03/25/26 pursuant to Local Rule 8.82.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-24-001297 ESTATE OF KATHLEEN RAE WOSICK
      Inventory Review Hearing:
      Letters issued 03/17/25. Inventory and Appraisal not due until 07/17/25.
      Final Inventory and Appraisal not on file. See Local Rule 8.41 B.
      Recommend continuance to 12/03/25 to allow time for filing above pleadings.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-24-001316 ESTATE OF MARY C. OROZCO, AKA MARY CHRISTINE OROZCO AND MARY OROZCO
      Inventory Review Hearing:
      Final Inventory and Appraisal is on file.
      Recommend Account Review Hearing 03/25/26 pursuant to Local Rule 8.82.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-24-001323 ESTATE OF ALICE JOAN LANKFORD, AKA JOAN LANKFORD
      Inventory Review Hearing:
      Final Inventory and Appraisal is on file.
      A Petition for Final Distribution has been filed and set for hearing 09/03/25.
      Hearing of 09/03/25 will be confirmed.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-23-000508 ESTATE OF JOSE JUAN SIMON
      Hearing on PrC§12200 Status Report of Administration:
      Notice appears complete. 
      Recommend court set a further Account Review Hearing 01/07/26.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-24-000550 ESTATE OF SURES CHAND PRASAD
      Hearing on Petition for Final Distribution, Final Report of Administration, Settlement of Estate, Allowance of Compensation of Personal Representative and Allowance of Attorneys Fees, Costs, Waiver of Account:
      In future matters, please be sure to include “Reimbursement” sought in the caption and notice of this type of pleading [see Probate Code § 10830, California Rule of Court 7.102, Local Rule 8.83L].
      •    Need Order.
      Recommend approval of petition.
      Recommend Discharge Review Hearing 01/22/26 pursuant to Local Rule 8.92.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-24-000578 ESTATE OF JOSEPH EDWARD BETTENCOURT, AKA JOSEPH BETTENCOURT
      Hearing on First and Final Report of Administrator Upon Waiver of Account and Petition for Settlement Thereof; for Allowance of Compensation for Ordinary Services; for Reimbursement of Costs Advanced; and for Final Distribution:
      Recommend approval of petition as supplemented.
      Recommend court vacate Account Review Hearing of 10/09/25.
      Recommend Discharge Review Hearing 01/22/26 pursuant to Local Rule 8.92.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-25-000234 ROBERT A. COCKAYNE REVOCABLE TRUST
      Hearing on Petition to Invalidate Trust Based on Undue Influence and Lack of Capacity; Damages for Elder Abuse; Finding Beneficiaries Predeceased Under Probate Code §259 and Attorney’s Fees:
      •    Notice of Hearing incomplete: Item 2, page 2 (business address) omitted. 
      •    Proposed Order not yet submitted.
      Recommend continuance to 09/25/25 to allow time to cure defect.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).
       

      PR-25-000593 ESTATE OF KELSY JEE HEE RAMOS, AKA KELSY RAMOS, KELSY JEE RAMOS, KELSY J. RAMOS
      Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration:
      Recommend approval of petition.
      Recommend Inventory Review Hearing 01/29/26 pursuant to Local Rule 8.41 B.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      ADD-ON:

      PR-24-001167 MATTER OF ELDON & SHIRLEY MAWYER LIVING TRUST DTD 02/25/25, MAWYER SURVIVOR’S TRUST DTD 08/25/22
      Hearing on Petition Regarding Internal Affairs of a Trust; Trust Contest, Elder Abuse and Disinheritance; Claim to Return Property Owned by Another; Double Damages, Attorneys Fees continued from 03/12/25:
      Points and authorities are on file as directed by the court; jurisdiction submitted to court for its determination.
      Need status of meet-and-confer.
      Hearing required.
      Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

      THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2025
      Department 22
      8:30 a.m.

      432815 MATTER OF JEAN SNYDER LIVING TRUST
      Account Review Hearing:
      Eighth Account and Report of Trustee not on file.
      Recommend continuance to 02/05/26 to allow time for filing of above pleading.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-21-000570 MATTER OF ROBERT SINGLETON POOLED SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST
      Account Review Hearing:
      Third Account and Report of Trustees for period of 02/01/23 through 01/31/25 filed and set for hearing 10/23/25. 
      Hearing of 10/23/25 will be confirmed.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-22-001069 ESTATE OF TINA MARIE POULOS
      Account Review Hearing on the $20,000.00 in reserved funds:
      See Local Rules 8.68 and 8.92.
      • Receipts of distribution do not agree with the court’s order file-marked 12/05/24.
            o    Each distribution was short either $161.68 or $161.67.
      • A Form DE-295, Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order, was returned for correction on 07/21/25 for being premature, as a formal accounting of the retains was not filed and set for hearing yet.
      A Petition for Approval of Distribution of Closing Reserve has been filed and set for hearing 10/14/25.
      Hearing of 10/14/25 will be confirmed.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-23-000631 ESTATE OF MAURICIO GUADALUPE MONTOYA, AKA MAURICIO, G. MONTOYA
      Discharge Review Hearing:
      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 Administrator (self-represented) required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-23-000702 ESTATE OF JULIE ANN DAVIS, AKA JULIE DAVIS, JULIE A. DAVIS
      Discharge Review Hearing:
      Receipts of distribution 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.
      Recommend continuance to 10/16/25 to allow time for above pleading to be submitted.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred

      PR-24-000201 ESTATE OF EDWARD ZAIA
      Discharge Review Hearing:
      Receipt of distribution is on file.
      Form DE-295, Ex Parte Petition for Discharge and Order, not yet submitted.
      Recommend continuance to 01/22/26 to allow time for above pleading to be submitted.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-24-001312 ESTATE OF NANCY VIRGINIA VILLARREAL, AKA NANCY V. VILLARREAL, AKA NANCY V. ATKINSON
      Inventory Review Hearing:
      Letters Issued 02/05/25.  Inventory and Appraisal due 06/05/25.
      Inventory and Appraisal not on file at time of review.
      Recommend continuance to 10/01/25 to allow time to file above pleading.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-25-000125 MATTER OF THE TESTAMENTARY TRUST OF JAMES A. HIGGINS
      Hearing on Petition for Order for Support of Beneficiary continued from 06/12/25:
      Nothing filed since previous hearing. Prior Notes remain:
      •    Please file a copy of judicial decree that established the testamentary trust, e.g., the Order for Final Distribution filed in the decedent’s estate court proceeding. See CRC rule 7.650.
      •    Please clarify that this court is the proper venue for this proceeding. Where is the principal place of administration of the trust? See PrC§17005(a)(1).
      •    Proposed Order contains findings that do not agree with the petition: see lines 15 through 18, and lines 24 through 27 on page 3 of the order.
      •    Proposed Order contains an order that was not included in the prayer of the petition: see lines 12 through 14 on page 4 of the order.
      Objection filed 06/11/25 – by U.S. Bank. Objection reflects the Objector/Respondent/co-Trustee did not receive notice. Recommend court direct petitioner to perfect notice on the Objector at the address provided in the Objection.
      Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-22-000875 ESTATE OF J. JESUS JIMENEZ
      Hearing on Petition and Report on Waiver of Account for Final Settlement, for Waiver of Statutory Commission, for Allowance of Statutory Attorney Fees, and for Final Distribution:
      •    Petition was not verified (See California Rule of Court 7.103, California Code of Civil Procedure sections 2015.5, 446).
      •    Itemization of costs of administration was omitted (see Local Rules 8.69, 8.83K).
      •    Statement regarding family/affiliate relationship omitted [see PrC§1064(a)(4)].
      •    Report paragraph 9 did not appear to comply with PrC§9202(b) (“is or has previously been confined”). See also PrC§216, Local Rule 8.83 F.
      •    Petitioner alleged an accounting is not required (Report paragraph 13). This is incorrect; an accounting is required even when the sole asset of the estate is real property. Please see PrC§§11000, 10954, Local Rules 8.69 and 8.65, and a California Decedent’s Estate Practice Guide.
      •    Request to distribute the real property to the heirs as joint tenants does not appear allowable, as they will not hold title in equal shares (see Civil Code §§ 683, 685). Tenancy-in-common appears mandated, unless the heirs agree to a different distribution. See Local Rule 8.87.
            o    Prayer did not include the proposed distribution.
      •    Legal description of the real property omitted. See CRC rule 7.651(B)(3).
      •    It appears that there is insufficient liquidity in the estate to pay attorney’s compensation and costs. Please clarify how fees will be paid.
      •    Notice of Hearing not on file (PrC §§ 10830, 11000, 11601).
      Recommend court order the personal representative to either obtain and file notarized waivers of account from all the intestate heirs purs. to Local Rules 8.69 and 8.65, OR prepare, sign and verify, file, and then provide of notice of hearing on an Amended Petition and Report to include a first and final accounting pursuant to PrC§§11000, 10954. 
      Appearance by counsel required to receive the court’s order (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-24-001184 ESTATE OF STEVEN ROBERT LENSER
      Hearing on First and Final Report of Administrator on Waiver of Account and Petition for Allowance of Compensation to Attorney for Ordinary and Extraordinary Services and Administrator for Ordinary Services and for Final Distribution:
      Recommend approval of petition as prayed for.
      Recommend Discharge Review Hearing 01/22/26 pursuant to Local Rule 8.92.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-25-000249 MATTER OF ANTON COOLEY SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST
      Hearing on Petition for an Order to Confirm Validity of Trust; Confirm Trustee; and Confirm Assets of Trust; for Instructions Regarding Trust Terms and Determining Whom Property Shall Pass to Upon Termination of the Trust:
      •    Notice of Hearing, Form DE-115, not on file. See PrC§17203. Please review Local Rule 8.14 B regarding notice on minors and/or persons with an unknown address.
      •    Possible appointment of a Guardian ad litem on the court’s own motion will be submitted to the court’s determination once notice has been perfected. One interested person is known and is a minor; one interested person is a minor whose name and location is alleged to be unknown. The petition includes petitioner’s allegation that there may be additional interested persons who are minors whose identities and locations are unknown (PrC§1003).
      Recommend continuance to 12/04/25 to allow time for notice purs. to PrC§172030. See also Local Rule 8.14 B, CRC rules 7.51 and 7.52, PrC§1212 and CCP§413.30.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-25-000607 ESTATE OF AARON SCOTT BOONE
      Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration:
      • Petition item 2d(2) is a request for bond to be fixed but does not state the amount of bond sought.
      • Affidavit of publication file-marked 07/14/25 reflects the published notice included a request to admit decedent’s will and codicils, if any, when the petition alleges decedent died intestate. See the FAQ regarding publication posted online here: https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate/probate-faqs 
            o    Republication will not be reimbursable.
      • Proposed Order submitted 06/06/25:
            o    The Judge’s name is spelled Stacy Speiller.
            o    Item 2b was omitted (date of decedent’s death).
            o    Item 3 includes petitioner’s middle name. The order must agree with the petition, and the petition item 2b did not include petitioner’s middle name.
            o    Item 5 was left blank (bond or blocked account).
      • One of the intestate heirs is a minor child. Guardian ad litem may be required. This will be submitted to the court for determination once the other defects are cured.
      Recommend continuance to 09/12/25 to allow time to cure defects.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-24-000036 ESTATE OF LORI JEANNE HECTOR, AKA LORI J. HECTOR
      Discharge Review Hearing:
      Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge has been approved.
      Hearing was vacated.

      FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2025
      Department 22
      8:30 a.m.

      2200521 MATTER OF ZALEEYA DE LA TORRE TRUST
      Hearing on Petition to Approve Fifth Account and Report of Trustee, to Confirm Trustee’s Fees, and to Approve Attorney’s Fees continued from 05/20/25:
      Nothing filed since previous hearing. Prior Notes remain:
      •    Report and prayer of petition reflect Trustee received periodic compensation on account of $11,758.52 during the account period and seeks court approval of same. This amount appears to be inaccurate; it includes fees the court approved in the Fourth Accounting for that account period ($2,115.90). The Schedule of Disbursements reflects a payment of $2,115.00 (discrepancy of $0.90) dated 03/10/23 for purpose of “transition to periodic billing” which appears to be a mistake as that is the described purpose of the $1,360.50 disbursement dated 04/05/23 as explained in the “Fiduciary Fee Summary” attached to the accounting (page 26 of 36). 
      o    In summary, Trustee’s compensation (periodic payments of $250.00, lump sum adjustment disbursed 04/05/23, and payment of monthly invoices starting May 2023 and ending April 2024) for the current account period total $8,086.82. Please review and verify if that is the correct amount of Trustee’s fees for this account period which Trustee seeks court’s approval of.
      •    Some, not all, of the tasks performed by Trustee in this case and the sibling Trust case are applicable or beneficial to both Trusts. Trustee has previously reported how this is a benefit to the Trust beneficiaries. Please continue to report that in each accounting.
      •    Proposed Order ought to include language extending expiration of the court’s order authorizing Trustee to pay periodic trustee fees on account.
      Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

      2200522 MATTER OF JUAN DE LA TORRE SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST
      Hearing on Petition to Approve Fifth Account and Report of Trustee, to Confirm Trustee’s and to Approve Attorney’s Fees continued from 05/15/25:
      •    Prior Note remains: Some, not all, of the tasks performed by Trustee in this case and the sibling Trust case are applicable or beneficial to both Trusts. Trustee has previously reported how this is a benefit to the Trust beneficiaries. Please continue to report that in each accounting.* See paragraph 7 of the Declaration file-marked 02/14/23 in response to Probate Notes for the Fourth Accounting.
      •    New Note: Proposed Order would decrease bond by $8,000.00; the prayer was to increase the bond by the same amount. The current bond is $203,000.00 and it appears a bond of $211,000.00. would be adequate; therefore the proposed Order appears to be incorrect.
      Recommend continuance to 10/17/25 to allow time to cure defects.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-23-000859 ESTATE OF JENIA SHLIMON
      Hearing on Petition for Final Distribution, Settlement of First and Final Account, Allowance of Compensation of Personal Representatives and Allowance of Attorneys Fees, Costs, and Extraordinary Fees continued from 05/14/25:
      Prior Notes have been cured.
      New Note: Schedule of proposed distribution attached to the Supplement file-marked 06/02/25 misstates the amount of extraordinary compensation ($1,050.00) when the original account sought $1,505.00 (4.3 hours at rate of $350.00 per hour). This discrepancy impacts the amount on hand for distribution, and thus also the distributions to each heir.
      If the above defect is not corrected before this hearing, the note will be updated to reflect a continuance.
      Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-23-000976 ESTATE OF DENNIS BRADFORD
      Hearing on PrC §12200 Status Report continued from 05/14/25: 
      Prior defect cured. Notice appears complete. 
      Recommend court set a further Account Review Hearing 01/08/26.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-23-001095 ESTATE OF ROSA LINDA FELICIANO
      Hearing on PrC§12200 Status Report of Administration continued from 05/13/25:
      Prior Note remains:
      •    Notice of Hearing not yet on file (see PrC§12201) for creditors (PrC§48). There are seven individual creditors that have filed claims in this matter and for whom there is not yet either a withdrawal of claim filed from the creditor or a Form DE-174 Allowance or Rejection of Creditor’s Claim filed from the co-Administrators. The creditors are each, therefore, an “interested person” pursuant to PrC§48 and must be given notice of a PrC§12200 Status Report purs. to PrC§12201.
      The Status Report file-marked 03/27/25 sought only one-hundred-and-twenty (120) days to allow time for completion of the First and Final Report; that time has now elapsed.
      Recommend court drop hearing on the Status Report for lack of notice.
      Recommend court set Account Review Hearing 12/09/25 at which time a Second PrC§12200 Status Report must be filed if a Petition for Final Distribution is not on file. Recommend court include in the Minute Order an admonishment to the co-Administrators that PrC§12201 notice must be given to pending creditors based on the status of the claim as reflected in the file.
      Appearance not 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, 05/020/25:
      Prior Notes have been cured.
      Guardian ad litem has been appointed for the minor heir. Notice appears complete.
      If no one appears to object, recommend approval of petition and recommend court relieve the Guardian ad litem.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-25-000327 ESTATE OF JENNIFER L. LOURENCO AKA JENNIFER LYNN LOURENCO
      Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration continued from 05/13/25:
      No defects in the petition.
      •    Petitioners alleged that the sole heir is unable to act as the personal representative of this estate. On 05/13/25, the court directed counsel to file a Supplement to explain why a Guardian ad litem was not necessary, if the petitioner did not file an ex parte petition for GAL appointment prior to this hearing. See PrC§1003. Supplement not on file.
      •    Proposed Letters submitted 04/07/25: place of execution omitted from item 4 of the right column.
      Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-25-000386 ESTATE OF JOSE RICARDO MORENO
      Hearing on First Amended Spousal Property Petition (file marked 06/20/25) continued from 05/20/25, 06/27/25:
      Nothing filed since last hearing. Prior notes remain.
      The following defects must be addressed for the Amended petition: 
      •    Item 1 and Item 7 do not agree.  Amended petition Item 1b box is now checked (confirming to surviving spouse), but Item 7a box is now checked (pass to surviving spouse).
      •    Attachment 7a did not include APN and percentages of the community property interest in each asset belonging to the petitioner. See Local Rule 8.98 A.
      •    It is unclear if petitioner is requesting property to be determined as passing or confirmed.  Boxes checked on the Petition do not agree and Attachment 7, which is not labeled, requests property be confirmed.
      •    Form DE-226, Spousal Property Order, does not mirror petition as it recites that petitioner is requesting that property pass to surviving spouse. (item 5a is checked and attachment 5a was included).
      •    A new Notice of Hearing is necessary pursuant to CRC 7.53(a) as an Amended Petition was filed.
      Recommend the court order defects to be cured by next hearing or it may result in dismissal of petition.
      Recommend continuance to 09/19/25. 
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-25-000460 ESTATE OF BOBBY RAY BROWN
      Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration continued from 06/10/25:
      The Amended Petition was dismissed by the Court on 06/10/25.
      Waivers of bond [Form DE-142/DE-111(A-3e)] on file for all intestate heirs.
      • Affidavit of publications file-marked 06/06/25 is defective:  
            o    Publication recites the incorrect court address. The Correct address of the Court is 801 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354.
            o    Publication recites petitioner/proposed personal representative’s name as Carl Brown and omitted the middle initial as supplemented (Carl L. Brown). 
            o    Reflects notice was published in a newspaper (Ceres Courier) that has not been determined to be of general circulation in the city where decedent resided at time of death (Modesto). Please see court’s website: https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate/newspapers 
                              + Republication before the next hearing date will be required and   republication will not be reimbursable
      Recommend continuance to 10/03/25 to allow time to cure defect.
      Appearance not required. (Anyone wishing to appear may do so in person or remotely, by telephone using VCourt).

      MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2025
      Department 24
      1:30 P.M.

      PR-22-000274 LEOPOLD T. PRESCOTT LIVING TRUST
      Settlement Conference:
      A Request for Dismissal of the entire action has been submitted and is pending processing.
      Hearing will be vacated. 
      No appearances.

      TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025
      No decedent's estates or trust matters on calendar. Matters previously set on this date were reset by the court; to verify the future hearings in any probate matter, please search for the case via the Case Search Portal.

      WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025
      No decedent's estates or trust matters on calendar. Matters previously set on this date were reset by the court; to verify the future hearings in any probate matter, please search for the case via the Case Search Portal.

      THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025
      No decedent's estates or trust matters on calendar. Matters previously set on this date were reset by the court; to verify the future hearings in any probate matter, please search for the case via the Case Search Portal.

      FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2025
      No decedent's estates or trust matters on calendar. Matters previously set on this date were reset by the court; to verify the future hearings in any probate matter, please search for the case via the Case Search Portal.

      MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025
      No decedent's estates or trust matters on calendar. 

      TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025
      Department 22
      8:30 a.m.

      Some matters previously set on this date were reset by the court; to verify the future hearings in any probate matter, please search for the case via the Case Search Portal.

      PR-18-000615 ALICE ROHSLAN SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST
      Account Review Hearing continued from 04/09/25:
      Third Account Current and Report of Trustee has been filed and set for hearing on 08/13/25.
      Hearing of 08/13/25 will be confirmed.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-21-000621 THE JACK L. FREY LIVING TRUST
      Hearing on Second Amended (file-marked 12/02/24) Petition for Approval of First and Final Accounting and Report and Petition for Allowance of Compensation of Trustee continued from 05/09/24, 08/28/24, 12/04/24, 04/02/25, 06/03/25:
      Recommend approval of the Second Amended Petition and Account.
      Need new proposed Order with findings regarding notice purs. to PrC§1260.
      Recommend court set Review Hearing 02/20/26 at which time, if there are no further pleadings filed, the case will be closed.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-21-000750 ESTATE OF RAJEND PRASAD
      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 12/11/25 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-23-000611 ESTATE OF AMADOR E. NAVARRO, JR.
      Hearing on First and Final Report of Administrator on Waiver of Account and Petition for Final Distribution continued from 04/02/25:
      Not a fatal defect, but for counsel’s information: Waivers of Accounting filed in this probate court must bear notary’s acknowledgement. See Local Rule 8.69. As the Administrator is the sole heir, this is not a fatal defect in this matter.
      Nothing filed since previous hearing. Prior Notes remain:
      • As noted in the 11/26/24 rejection email, copies of the following documents were attached as exhibits; the original documents must be filed as separate pleadings:
            o    Waiver of Notice and Consent;
            o    Notice of Proposed Action (see Local Rules 8.83 N and 8.100 B);
            o    Satisfaction / Release of Creditor’s Claims.
      • The Notice of Proposed Action attached to the Petition does not appear to comply with PrC§10585(c) (form, statements), nor was an affidavit of mailing attached (Local Rule 8.100 B).
      • Report (lines 5 through 9 on page 2) does not appear to comply with PrC§9202(b) (“is or has previously been confined”). See also PrC§216, Local Rule 8.83 F.
      •    Receipts were included in the calculation of statutory compensation; even though an Account was waived, please include a Schedule of Receipts for the purpose of verifying the calculation of statutory compensation. See Local Rule 8.65b(4), California Rules of Court rule 7.550(b)
      • Itemization of costs of administration was omitted (see Local Rules 8.69, 8.83K).
      • Caption of pleading appears inadequate as personal representative is also seeking ordinary compensation for his counsel [see Probate Code § 10830, California Rules of Court rule 7.102, Local Rule 8.83L].
            o    The Waiver of Notice and Consent therefore appears defective, as well, [PrC § 10830(b), 11000(b), CRC 7.50].
      • Proposed Order:
            o    Paragraph 1 on page 1 is a finding that notice was regularly given, when, in this case, notice was waived.
            o    Paragraph 4: the court issued Letters of Administration, not Letters Testamentary.
            o    Paragraphs 13 and 14 conflict; the court would not be approving an account if the account was waived. Please rephrase.
      Appearance by counsel mandatory (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-23-001299 MATTER OF LIDIA BETTENCOURT 2017 REVOCABLE TRUST
      Hearing on Petition (filed by Beverly Morin) for Removal of Trustee; Surcharge; Attorney’s Fees and Costs continued from 04/23/24, 10/29/24, 11/07/24, 04/03/25:
      Notice appears complete. No objection or response on file.

      Hearing on Petition for Instruction (filed by Anselmo Bettencourt) and/or Removal of Trustee continued from 03/05/24, 04/23/24, 10/29/24, 11/07/24, 04/03/25:
      Objection filed – 02/27/24.

      Each petitioner has filed their list of proposed successor trustees ad litem (with qualifications); objections on file (timely) as to each.
      Submitted to court: selection of an successor trustee ad litem and setting of bond purs. to PrC§15602(a)(3).

      Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-24-000895 ESTATE OF HECTOR MUNOZ
      Inventory Review Hearing continued from 03/25/25:
      Nothing filed since previous hearing.
      See Local Rule 8.41 B, Probate Code section 8800 et seq. Letters issued 09/24/24. Final Inventory and Appraisal was due 01/24/25. Final Inventory and Appraisal not on file. 
      Recommend court compel Personal Representative to file the Final Inventory and Appraisal pursuant to Probate Code § 8804 or face possible sanctions including removal from office.
      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 Administrator (self-represented) required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-25-000139 ESTATE OF ARMANDO CRUZ, AKA ARMANDO J. CRUZ
      Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration continued from 03/27/25, 07/01/25:
      Prior Notes remain:
      •    Form DE-150, Letters: item 3 on the left-hand side was omitted. Please see corresponding item 2c in the petition. Need new proposed Letters.
      •    Affidavit of publication file-marked 05/13/25 reflected notice was published in a newspaper that has not been determined to be of general circulation in the city where decedent resided at time of death (Modesto). Please see court’s website: https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate/newspapers 
      Consider visiting the California Courts Self Help page at
      https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/probate and downloading forms from https://www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm

      If a new affidavit of publication is not on file by 08/05/25, this Note may be updated to reflect a continuance.
      Appearance by not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-25-000345 ESTATE OF DORSENA M. TIPTON
      Hearing on Amended Petition (filed-marked 05/09/25) for Probate of Lost Will and for Letters Testamentary continued from 05/15/25:
      Prior Notes remain:
      •    Affidavit of publication not on file. See Local Rule 8.12 and Pr. Code section 8121.
      •    Proposed Order does not have the word “Lost” inserted in item 2c(2) (admission of Will), nor are the terms of the Lost Will attached to the proposed Order.
      •    Form DE-150, Proposed Letters, not yet submitted.
      Consider visiting the California Courts Self Help page at
      https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/probate and downloading forms from https://www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm

      If a new affidavit of publication is not on file by 08/05/25, this Note may be updated to reflect a continuance.
      Appearance by petitioner (self-represented) required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-25-000363 ESTATE OF HELEN PATRICIA SILVA
      Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration continued from 05/20/25:
      Prior Notes remain:
      •    Petition item 8 must include the relationships of all those listed to the decedent.
      •    Petition item 8 omitted the name and date of death of decedent’s predeceased spouse.
      •    Waivers of bond [Form DE-142/DE-111(A-3e)] not on file for one of the two intestate heirs (see Probate Code section 6401). Bond may be required. Minimum bond would be $20,000.00 pursuant to Local Rule 8.33.
      •    Form DE-147, Duties and Liabilities: item 2 on page 2 did not include the telephone number of the proposed administrator.
      •    Affidavit of publication not on file. See Local Rule 8.12.
      •    Form DE-140, Proposed Order, not submitted.
      Consider visiting the California Courts Self Help page at
      https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/probate and downloading forms from https://www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm
      Appearance by petitioner (self-represented) required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-25-000411 ESTATE OF INEZ DEWESE DAVIS
      Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary continued from 05/22/25:
      Nothing filed since previous hearing. Prior Notes remain:
      •    Proposed personal representative’s telephone number was omitted from item 2 of Form DE-147, Duties and Liabilities.
      •    Will is not self-proving per Local Rule 8.23.  Proof of Subscribing Witness (Form DE-131) not on file.
      Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-25-000424 ESTATE OF KEVIN DALE WILLIAMS
      Hearing on Spousal Property Petition continued from 06/03/25 and reset on court’s own motion from 08/08/25:
      Prior defects cured.
      If no one appears to object, Recommend approval of Petition.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-25-000431 ESTATE OF JOHN W. FATTALINI, JR.
      Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration continued from 06/03/25:
      Prior Note has been cured.
      Recommend approval of petition.
      Recommend Inventory Review Hearing 02/11/26 pursuant to Local Rule 8.41 B.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-25-000448 ESTATE OF ALICIA A. MENDOZA
      Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration continued from 06/04/25 and reset on court’s own motion from 08/08/25:
      Bond waivers on file for all intestate heirs.
      Prior defects cured.
      Recommend approval of petition.  
      Recommend Inventory Review Hearing 02/18/26 pursuant to Local Rule 8.41 B.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-23-000480 ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN DODD
      Hearing on First and Final Report of Personal Representative on Waiver of Account and Petition for Final Distribution:
      REVIEW IN PROGRESS. PLEASE CHECK BACK.

      PR-24-000152 EDMUND PAUL SCIARINI, AKA EDMUND P. SCIARINI, EDMOND SCIARINI
      Hearing on PrC§12200 Status Report of Administration:
      Notice appears complete.
      Recommend court set a further Account Review Hearing 03/03/26.
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-24-000940 ESTATE OF PAMELA L. GABERT
      Hearing on Report of Administrator 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:
      REVIEW IN PROGRESS. PLEASE CHECK BACK.

      PR-25-000285 MATTER OF JOHN EDWARD THURMAN JR TESTAMENTARY TRUST
      Hearing on Petition to Modify Trust and Appoint Successor Trustee:
      If no one appears to object, recommend approval of petition.
      Proposed Order not yet submitted. Proposed Order must include specific findings purs. to PrC§15403(b) (modification of an irrevocable trust) and 15602(b) (bond not required based on waivers).
      Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

      PR-25-000304 THE RAMIRO GARCIA LIVING TRUST
      Hearing on Petition for Order Confirming Trust Assets [Probate Code Section 850(a)(3)(B)]
      REVIEW IN PROGRESS. PLEASE CHECK BACK.

      PR-25-000668 ESTATE OF SHARON DIANE BUTLER
      Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary:
      REVIEW IN PROGRESS. PLEASE CHECK BACK.

      PR-18-000614
      This matter was previously set on this date and has been reset by the court; to verify the future hearings in any probate matter, please search for the case via the Case Search Portal.

      PR-22-000750
      This matter was previously set on this date and has been reset by the court; to verify the future hearings in any probate matter, please search for the case via the Case Search Portal.

      PR-22-001311
      This matter was previously set on this date and has been reset by the court; to verify the future hearings in any probate matter, please search for the case via the Case Search Portal.

      PR-23-000506 
      This matter was previously set on this date and has been reset by the court; to verify the future hearings in any probate matter, please search for the case via the Case Search Portal.

      PR-23-001238
      This matter was previously set on this date and has been reset by the court; to verify the future hearings in any probate matter, please search for the case via the Case Search Portal.

      PR-23-001303
      This matter was previously set on this date and has been reset by the court; to verify the future hearings in any probate matter, please search for the case via the Case Search Portal.

      9:30 A.M.

      PR-24-000390 THE JOSE AND AMALIA SANTIAGO REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, DATED JULY 8, 2021
      Court Trial (2 day estimate):
      Appearances mandatory.