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 NOVEMBER 4, 2025
Stanislaus County Superior Court is now recruiting for a full-time Research Attorney. Final filing date is December 3, 2025. To view the job announcement please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scstanct

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
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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.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025
Department 22
8:30 a.m.

PR-21-001404 ESTATE OF ROBERT NELSON, AKA ROBERT G. NELSON, SR.
(Related case PR-22-000250 and PR-21-001077)
Review Hearing re Settlement Status:
On 09/23/25, counsel indicated that this matter has settled and upon the execution of the settlement agreement, Counsel Jacobs will be withdrawing the Spousal Property Petition.  Notice of Settlement is on file. A petition to approve settlement is not on file.
Need status.
Appearances by counsel for petitioner and objector required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-22-001197 ESTATE OF PATRICIA CAINGLIT
Hearing on First and Final Report on Waivers of Account and Petition for its Approval; Petition for Order of Final Distribution; and for Allowance of Payment of Statutory Fees; and Reimbursement of Costs Advanced continued from 08/13/25, 09/19/25:
Prior Notes have been cured.
•    The report reflects the executor took no action under the IAEA but also reports that he made a preliminary distribution of $10,000.00. A preliminary distribution of $10,000.00 is a power exercisable under the IAEA only after a personal representative with full authority has given notice of the proposed action. See PrC§10520. This act is submitted to the court’s determination as to whether or not it will be approved.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-000279 ESTATE OF THOMAS ALVIN MOON
Hearing on Final Report of Administrator and Petition for its Settlement; For Reimbursement of Costs Advanced to Attorney; for Allowance of Statutory Compensation to Attorney; for Waiver of Statutory Compensation to Administrator; for Final Distribution on Waiver of Account; for Approval of Funds Held in Reserve continued from 10/07/25: 
Prior Notes have been cured.
• Need new order including the characterization of the distribution of real property, e.g. “to each as their separate property, as tenants in common” or similar.
• There were two Creditor’s Claims filed in this matter. The report reflects one claim was rejected, and the other was paid.  A release/satisfaction from the paid creditor, Ascencion Point, not on file. See California Rules of Court rule 7.401. Notice of hearing was provided to Ascencion Point, curing the prior note.
      o    Per the Supplement filed 11/13/25 by the personal representative, personal representative has requested an additional continuance in order to ensure the claim is resolved as the debt was recalled by Synchrony Bank. 
Recommend court grant the personal representative’s request for continuance, and continue matter to 02/06/26 to resolve creditor’s claim.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-001083 ESTATE OF CONRAD VALOR
Hearing on PrC§12200 Status Report of Administration continued from 10/01/25:
Nothing filed since previous hearing. Prior Note remains:
•    Notice of Hearing not yet on file (see PrC§12201).
On 10/01/25, the court ordered personal representative to perfect notice pursuant to PrC§12201 before this hearing or surcharge may be imposed. 
Appearance by Administrator and Administrator’s counsel mandatory (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000226 ESTATE OF HELENA C. HILL
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary continued from 04/29/25, 09/03/25:
Nothing filed in nine months. Prior Notes remain:
•    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.
On 04/29/25, counsel appeared for an interested party and informed the court that a competing petition was or may have been filed in San Joaquin County. 
On 09/03/25, new counsel appeared and informed the court that the petitioner would be filing a Request for Dismissal. Not on file.
Recommend dismissal of entire action without prejudice.
No appearance required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000866 ESTATE ANGELINA GARCIA, AKA ANGIE JOSEPHINE NUNEZ, AKA ANGELINA N. GARCIA
Hearing on Amended Petition for Letters of Administration (file marked 08/15/25) continued from 09/23/25:
Waivers of bond [Form DE-142/DE-111(A-3e)] on file for all intestate heirs.
Supplement to petition reflects two heirs.  Petitioner is encouraged to refer to Probate Code sections 240 and 6400 regarding intestate heirs.
Prior defects cured.
Recommend approval of petition as supplemented.
Recommend Inventory Review Hearing 06/09/26. See Local Rule 8.41 B, Probate Code section 8800 et seq. for further information.
To learn 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 not required (Anyone choosing to appear may do so in person or remotely, by telephone, using VCourt).
 

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

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PR-25-001128 ESTATE OF HELENA C. HILL
Hearing on Petition for Transfer of Will from Stanislaus County to San Joaquin County (PrC §8203) continued from 12/04/25:
Notice appears complete.
Upon dismissal of related case PR-25-000226, If no one appears to object, Recommend approval of petition.
Recommend the Court order the clerk to transmit the original will of Helena C. Hill, together with certified copies of this petition and order, to the clerk of the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin, for filing in Case No. STK-PR-EST-2025-479.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).
 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025
Department 22
No decedent’s estate or trust matters on calendar

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025

Department 22
8:30 a.m.

444546 JOHN COLEMAN SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST
Account Review Hearing continued from 09/25/24:
Seventh Account filed and set for hearing 03/17/26. 
Hearing of 03/17/26 will be confirmed.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-001095 ESTATE OF ROSA LINDA FELICIANO
Account Review Hearing:
Neither a PrC§12200 Status Report nor a Petition for Final Distribution are on file. 
The court previously dropped the hearing on the 1st Status Report for lack of notice; that report reflected that an accounting was in progress as of March 2025.
Recommend court order the co-personal representatives to file a PrC§12200 Status Report within thirty (30) days, and to then give PrC§12201 notice thereon to the seven (7) creditors who have filed Creditor Claims in this matter. 
Recommend court issue Order to Show Cause to the co-personal representatives to appear at the next hearing purs. to PrC§12202 for court to hear why estate is not in a position to be closed. If either a PrC§12200 Status Report or a Petition for Final Distribution are on file by that time, the Order to Show Cause may be discharged.
Recommend continuance to 04/01/26 to allow time to file above pleadings and for order to show cause.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000552 ESTATE OF MARIE ELISKA FUXA, AKA MARIE E. FUXA, MARIE FUXA
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 04/21/26 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-24-000599 ESTATE OF GEORGETTE ARLENE ALBANO, AKA GEORGETTE A. ALBANO
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 04/21/26 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-24-000911 ESTATE OF RADELLA MARIE REYES
Inventory Review Hearing:
The personal representative has not yet submitted a new Form DE-140 Order for Probate for the court to sign after the hearing on 06/06/25, when the court granted the petition appointing the personal representative as Administrator, as the court directed. 
Letters of Administration have therefore not been issued yet, which give effect to the appointment and without which the Administrator lacks authority to administer this estate.
Failure to submit a new Form DE-140 which agrees with the court’s order may result in the dismissal of this matter.
Appearance by Administrator (self-represented) mandatory (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000957 ESTATE OF THOMAS ALLEN STEVENS
Account Review Hearing:
A PrC§12200 Status Report of Administration has been filed and set for hearing 01/07/26. Notice of Hearing must be filed pursuant to Probate Code § 12201.
Hearing of 01/07/26 will be confirmed.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000024 ESTATE OF PERRY DAGES 
(1)    Hearing on Second Amended (file marked 09/24/25) Petition for Letters of Administration (filed by Ramona Dages) continued from 02/25/25, 03/25/25 and reset on court’s own motion from 08/07/25, 08/21/25:
New Note:
•    Waivers of bond [Form DE-142/DE-111(A-3e)] not on file for all intestate heirs. Only one waiver is on file (Ramonda Dages) (see Probate Code section 6401). Bond may be required. Minimum bond would be $20,000.00 pursuant to Local Rule 8.33.  Bond matter will be submitted to judge at next hearing.
•    Second amended petition omitted an heir who was included in the first petition and was served with a copy of the second amended petition: Joshua Dages. Please clarify.
See California Rules of Court rules 7.3 and 7.53 regarding the types of forms that may be used to address these defects.

(2)    Hearing on Amended Subsequent Petition (file marked 09/24/25) for: 1) Order Establishing Estate’s Claim to Property PrC §850; 2) for Constructive Trust; 3) for Attorney’s Fees and Costs (filed by Ramona Dages) continued from 03/25/25 and reset on court’s own motion from 08/07/25, 08/21/25:
Prior notes remain:
•    It appears petitioner does not have standing to file a Petition pursuant to Probate Code section 850 until and unless she is appointed personal representative.
On 03/25/25, matter was continued to allow time to file points and authorities.  Points and Authorities explaining how this petition is proper under Probate Code §850 is on file. Submitted to Judge for determination.
New Note:
•    Notice of Hearing, Form DE-115, on amended petition not on file at time of review.

(3)    Hearing on Amended Subsequent Petition (file marked 09/24/25) for: 1) Order Establishing Estate’s Claim to Property PrC §850; 2) for Constructive Trust; 3) for Attorney’s Fees and Costs (filed by Ramona Dages) continued from 03/25/25 and reset on court’s own motion from 08/07/25, 08/21/25:
Prior notes remain:
•    It appears petitioner does not have standing to file a Petition pursuant to Probate Code section 850 until and unless she is appointed personal representative.
On 03/25/25, matter was continued to allow time to file points and authorities.  Points and Authorities explaining how this petition is proper under Probate Code §850 is on file. Submitted to Judge for determination.
New Note:
•    Notice of Hearing, Form DE-115, on amended petition not on file at time of review.

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

PR-25-000172 ESTATE OF JAMES D. HOLBROOK
Inventory Review Hearing:
Final Inventory and Appraisal is on file.
Recommend Account Review Hearing 09/15/26 pursuant to Local Rule 8.82.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000177 MATTER OF HAAG FAMILY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST OF 1992
Hearing on First and Current Account and Report of Trustee and Petition for its Settlement and for Confirmation of Trustee Fees and for Allocation of Attorney Fees and Costs continued from 07/03/25:
Objection filed – 07/01/25. In addition to objecting to the allocation of attorney’s fees and costs, which the court had already indicated it was not inclined to grant, objector opposes court’s approval of trustee’s fees and in turn seeks objector’s attorney’s fees and costs.
Need status of meet-and-confer.  
On 07/03/25, the court ordered the filing of a Status Report no fewer than fifteen (15) days prior to this hearing if the matter was not settled. Not on file.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-001238 ESTATE OF RAYMOND JOHNSON, AKA RAY JOHNSON
Hearing on First and Final Report of Personal Representative on Waiver of Account and Petition for its Settlement, for Allowance of Compensation for Ordinary Services, and for Final Distribution: 
•    Statement regarding family/affiliate relationship omitted [see PrC§1064(a)(4)].
•    Statement regarding interest bearing accounts omitted [see PrC§1064(a)(5)].
•    Waivers of Accounting do not bear notary’s acknowledgement (Local Rule 8.69); Waivers must be filed separately (PrC§10954).
•    Need Order.
Recommend continuance to 02/06/26 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000360 ESTATE OF LAWRENCE YOUNG
Hearing on First and Final Report and Account of Administrator and Petition for its Settlement, for Allowance of Statutory Compensation to Administrator and Attorneys, Reimbursement to Administrator and Attorneys and for Final Distribution: 
Recommend approval of petition as supplemented.
Recommend Discharge Review Hearing 06/25/26 pursuant to Local Rule 8.92.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000453 ESTATE OF EDWARD MARTIN LOVELY
Hearing on PrC§12200 Status Report:
•    Notice of Hearing file-marked 12/02/25 reflects notice was defective: untimely (see PrC§12201).
Recommend court order personal representative to perfect notice pursuant to PrC§12201 before the next hearing or surcharge may be imposed. If the Petition for Final Distribution is filed prior to the next hearing, the next hearing may be vacated.
Recommend continuance to 01/08/26, to coincide with Account Review Hearing and Orders to Show Cause already set, to allow time for notice.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000742 RONALD CLAY SMALLWOOD LIVING TRUST DTD OCTOBER 08, 2024
Hearing on Petition for Order Determining Trust’s Title to Real Property (Probate Code § 850 et seq., 17200.1):
If no one appears to object, Recommend approval of petition.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000958 NIEDERREUTHER-POMEORY REVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST DTD SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Hearing on Petitioner, Libby S. Pomeroy’s Motion for an Order Permitting Her to File or Lodge Exhibits Under Seal:
SEE TENTATIVE RULING, to be posted day prior to hearing at https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/online-services/tentative-rulings/…

PR-25-001113 MATTER OF JENNIFER HAYES
Hearing on Petition for Order Determining Title to Personal Property, PrC§859 Double Damages, Attorneys Fees:
Notice of Hearing on file (via mail) for all interested parties.
Submit to court to determine if notice is complete purs. to PrC§851(a) as the petition reflects that it is petitioner’s position that the asset is still owned by the decedent (petition paragraphs 14, 15) and not the personal representative; the decedent cannot be personally served with notice. Does the court require personal service of the notice and petition on the personal representative purs. to PrC§851(a), CCP§§413.10-417.40?
Opposition filed – 12/03/25, by the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-001118 ESTATE OF JACINTO M. JIMENEZ
Hearing on Spousal Property Petition:
If no one appears to object, Recommend approval of Petition.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-001121 ESTATE OF SHARON JOZWIK
Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration:
•    Petition reflects petitioner knows of no next of kin for decedent. No family tree has been provided. Submit to court for determination whether to require petitioner to submit a Family Tree, or results of an heir search, or both.
•    Affidavit of publication not on file.
Appearance by County Counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025

Department 23
8:30 a.m.

PR-24-000291 ESTATE OF MUSED AHMED ZOKARI, AKA MUSED A. ZOKARI
Hearing on First and Final Report of Executor on Waiver of Account and Petition for Allowance of Compensation to Attorneys for Ordinary Services, and for Final Distribution continued from 11/05/25:
Nothing filed since previous hearing. Prior Notes remain:
•    What is the status of the domiciliary estate proceeding in New York? Is it still open? Are there sufficient assets in the domiciliary estate for payment of sister-state creditors and administration costs? See PrC§12542.
•    It appears that there is insufficient liquidity in the estate to pay attorney’s compensation and costs. Please clarify how fees and costs will be paid. Are they to be paid by way of distribution from the domiciliary estate?
•    Notice of Hearing is on file for petitioner in her capacity as an individual (as an heir/devisee) but notice is not on file for her in her separate capacity as executor of the domiciliary estate.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

Department 22
8:30 a.m.

PR-20-001119 ESTATE OF FRANK CLIFFORD CARSON
Hearing on Amended (file-marked 08/07/25) First and Final Account, Petition for Final Distribution, Allowance of Statutory Executor’s Fees, Allowance of Statutory and Extraordinary Attorney’s Fees, Reimbursement of Costs, Reduction of Bond, and Request for Reserve continued from 09/26/24, 11/05/24, 01/10/25, 03/21/25, 08/13/25:
•    There are two receipts of distribution on file for preliminary distributions of two specific pecuniary devises. The receipts reflect the distributions were for only the amount of the devise and did not include interest. See PrC§§12000, 12003. See also PrC§1063(e).
•    Schedule of Disbursements: 
    o    Please explain the 04/11/23 disbursement of $8,500.00 for purpose of “Refund to Buyer of Model A Truck”.
    o    Please explain the 06/08/23 disbursement of $1,200.00 for purpose of “car appraisal”. Were any vehicles appraised by an appraiser other than the Probate Referee?
•    The Schedule of Receipts reflects only one deposit by the executor ($300.00); the deposit by executor for $1,235.00 as reported in the attachment “Costs Advanced by Executor” (referenced in the body of the petition as Exhibit A although not labeled as such) was not also included in the Schedule of Receipts. Is there a particular reason for that?
•    Please provide copies of supporting documentation regarding the executor’s request for reimbursement (other than for administrative expenses like the bond premium and death certificate) for maintenance, taxes, insurance, utilities, e.g.: invoices noted as paid, receipts, account statements, or as a last resort – copies of financial account statements with all but the last four digits of the account number redacted purs. to California Rule of Court.
•    The request for order reducing bond upon filing of receipts appears premature; upon the filing of the receipts, the executor may seek reduction of bond ex parte.
•    The request for authority to distribute retained funds without further court order does not appear compliant with Local Rules 8.68 and 8.92. A personal representative may not distribute balance of a reserve that was originally $20,000.00 or greater without further court order, as the court will require an accounting of the retained funds prior to authorizing distribution.
Recommend continuance to 01/30/26 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-21-000924 ESTATE OF CYNTHIA JOAN CULBRETH
(1)    Order to Show Cause issued 08/20/25 to Harry B. Gill, Esq.:
To appear and show cause for failure to appear at the 08/20/25 hearing and failure to file Petition for Final Distribution and for possible sanctions of $300.00.

(2)    Account Review Hearing continued from 03/12/25, 04/11/25, 08/20/25:
Petition for Final Distribution not on file at the time of review.  See Local Rule 8.82. 
Recommend court issue Order to Show Cause to personal representatives and their 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 co-Administrators and Administrator’s counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-22-001276 ESTATE OF GEORGIANNA MOSS
Inventory Review Hearing continued from 08/20/25:
Letters issued 01/02/25. Inventory and Appraisal due 04/02/25.
Final Inventory and Appraisal is on file.
•    Appraisal totals were omitted on page 1. 
•    I&A was not signed by both co-special administrators pursuant to PrC §8852(b).
•    Form DE-150, Letters, have not yet been issued for co-special administrator, Aaron Moss, pursuant to PrC § 8405. Without this document, the administrator’s appointment has not taken effect, and he has no authority to marshal the assets or act in this estate. Failure to present these documents may result in the court setting aside the order appointing Aaron Moss as special administrator.
•    The I&A lists an IRA account.  Did this account designate a pay on death beneficiary? Please explain.
On 08/20/25, court directed counsel to file status report, either joint or separate, Status reports are on file, but do not address meet and confer efforts.
Appearance by counsel for each co-special administrator required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000372 ESTATE OF LAVERNE BARBARA GEORGE
Account Review Hearing:
PrC §12200 Status Report filed and set for hearing 12/16/25. 
Hearing of 12/16/25 will be confirmed.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000376 ESTATE OF LEONARD W. AMOS
Account Review Hearing:
On 07/30/25 the court directed personal representative to file PrC § 12200 Status Report if the estate is not in a position to be closed.  
The pleading file-marked 11/25/25, titled Status Report, may not be considered as such for the following issues:
•    Filer failed to pay the $200.00 filing fee.
•    Pleading was not titled PrC§12200 Status Report; therefore, it was not set for hearing by the Clerk’s Office and thus no notice purs. to PrC§12201 was given.
•    Pleading was not verified by the personal representative.
•    Pleading did not estimate how much time is needed to close the estate.
Recommend court order personal representative to pay remaining $140.00 filing fee forthwith ($200.00 filing fee owed minus the $60.00 actually paid). Failure to do so may result in the court holding a PrC§12202 hearing and require personal representative to be present.
Recommend court order personal representative to give Notice of Hearing of the continued hearing pursuant to PrC§12201.
Recommend continuance to 04/02/26.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000636 ESTATE OF PRITAM CHAL
(1)    Order to Show Cause issued 04/16/25 to the personal representative, Naveen Chal continued from 08/20/25:
To appear and show cause for failing to appear on 04/16/25 and 08/20/25 and failing to file the Final Inventory and Appraisal as required by statute. 
The court will discharge the Order to Show Cause. Personal Representative is cautioned that he must appear when ordered to do so at future court appearances.

(2)    Inventory Review Hearing continued from 04/16/25:
Final Inventory and Appraisal is on file. 
Please refer to Probate Code sections 12200, and 9000 through 9399.
PrC § 12200 Status Report of Administration has been filed and set for hearing on 01/29/26.
Hearing of 01/29/26 will be confirmed.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000686 ESTATE OF JESSE T. GARCIA
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 04/21/26 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-24-000778 ESTATE OF HARVEY LASKY
Account Review Hearing:
Petition for Final Distribution has been filed and set for hearing on 01/06/26.
Hearing of 01/06/26 will be confirmed.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-001008 ESTATE OF MARTHA ESTELLA LOVATO
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 04/21/26 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-25-000458 MATTER OF JAMES EDWIN MCGUY LIVING TRUST
Hearing on First Amended (file marked 11/19/25) Petition to Prove Decedent’s Intent to Execute a Trust continued from 09/03/25, 10/15/25:
•    Body of Petition omitted the names and mailing addresses of those entitled to notice (PrC§17201).
•    Notice of Hearing (DE-120) not on file at time of review.
•    Proposed order not yet submitted.
Recommend continuance to 04/22/26 to allow time to perfect notice.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).
 

PR-24-000487 ESTATE OF RICHARD R. BREHM
Hearing on PrC§12200 Status Report of Administration:
Notice appears complete.
Recommend court allow estate to remain open and set a further Account Review Hearing 06/23/26.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-001034 ESTATE OF LETA MAZINE LUTZ, AKA LETA M. LUTZ, AKA LETA LUTZ
Hearing on Waiver of First and Final Account and Report of Executor and Petition for Settlement Thereof; for Allowance of Attorney’s Fees for Ordinary and Extraordinary Services and Reimbursement of Advanced Costs; and for Final Distribution:
•    Waivers of Accounting do not bear notary’s acknowledgement (Local Rule 8.69); Waivers must be filed separately and not attached to any pleading (PrC§10954).
•    Beneficiary of estate is a Trust; Trustee has Waived an Accounting; Written acceptance of Trust by Trustee not on file [PrC§10954(b)(4)].
•    The calculation of statutory commissions and/or attorney’s fees must include losses on sales and include gains on sales (see Local Rule 8.69).
•    Schedule showing Gains/Losses not attached as required by CRC 7.550(b)(6).
•    Declaration in Support of Request for Attorney’s Fees (file marked 09/17/25) omitted hourly rates pursuant to CRC 7.702(5).
Recommend continuance to 03/25/26 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000155 ESTATE OF THOMAS ELLSWORTH SPILLER, II; AKA THOMAS E. SPILLER, II; THOMAS SPILLER, II; THOMAS E SPILLER, JR.
Hearing on Waiver of Accounting and Petition for Final Distribution; and for Compensation for Services of Attorney for Executor:
Recommend approval of Petition as amended.
Recommend Discharge Review Hearing 06/25/2026 purs. to Local Rule 8.92.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000217 ESTATE OF CARL. N. HELTON
Hearing on Petition for Partition of Real Property [partition by sale]:
REVIEW IN PROGRESS. PLEASE CHECK BACK.

PR-25-000754 GEORGE GARY VENIOT LIVING TRUST DTD DECEMBER 5, 2006
Hearing on Petition to Confirm Trust Asset, to Cancel Instrument, for Slander of Title, and for Damages (Probate Code §§850, 859, CC §3412):
No defects in Petition.
Appearance required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-001106 ESTATE OF SARALEE MOORAD
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary:
Will is self-proving.
•    It appears the original Will has not yet been presented in person to the Clerk’s Office for filing.  Original Wills are not accepted via E-file.  See Local Rule 1.14G and the Court’s website:  www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/e-filing.
•    Letters, Form DE-150, not submitted at time of review.
Recommend continuance to 01/23/26 to allow time to lodge original Will with the Court.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-001156 HECTOR R. ZELAYA REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST
Hearing on Petitioner, Juana Zelaya’s, Motion to Consolidate Actions, or Alternatively, to Stay Unlawful Detainer Proceedings:
SEE TENTATIVE RULING, to be posted day prior to hearing at https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/online-services/tentative-rulings/…

PR-25-001190 ESTATE OF LINDA CAROLYN COLLINS
Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration:
Some defects cured. Prior notes remain:
Waivers of Bond [Mandatory Form DE-142/DE-111(A-3e)] on file for all intestate heirs.
•    Need new Notice. Item 2, page 1 on Form DE-121, Notice of Petition to Administer Estate, reflects incorrect county: Kern.  
•    Form DE-150, Letters, not submitted.  See Local Rule 8.03 regarding submission of this form.
•    Bond may be required as petitioner is a nominee of persons with priority.  See Probate Code section 8465(e).  Minimum bond would be $20,000.00 pursuant to Local Rule 8.33. Maximum bond would be $101,000.00.  Bond matter will be submitted to Judge once defects are cured.
New Note:
•    Assignment of Interest on file for Norman Collins is not notarized. See Local Rule 8.87 and PrC§11604. 
Recommend continuance to 01/23/26 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

ADD-ON:
PR-23-001201 ESTATE OF ZACHARY I. VILLAREAL, AKA ZACHARY ISAAC VILLAREAL
1.    Hearing on Petition for Allowance or Rejection of Creditor’s Claim by VA Equipment Company continued from 12/04/25:
The Minute Order of 12/04/25 reflect no Probate Note would be needed for this hearing.

2.    Hearing on Petition for Allowance or Rejection of Creditor's Claim by Villareal AG continued from 12/04/25:
The Minute Order of 12/04/25 reflect no Probate Note would be needed for this hearing.

3.    Hearing on Petition for Allowance or Rejection of Creditor's Claim by Isaac Villareal continued from 12/04/25:
The Minute Order of 12/04/25 reflect no Probate Note would be needed for this hearing.

PR-25-001212 ESTATE OF PATRICK HEANEY
Hearing on Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order (filed 12/08/25 by Amanda Heaney and Tina Heaney):
•    The application was not verified by the co-petitioners. See California Rules of Court rule 7.103 B.  The declaration attached to the Application included a perjury statement but was only signed by one of the co-petitioners.
•    A declaration regarding notice is not yet on file. See California Rules of Court rules 3.1204 and 3.1201 (3). See also Local Rule 8.14 for list of those entitled to notice prior to appointment of a personal representative of the estate.
Appearance by co-petitioners (self-represented) required (by VCourt if preferred).
 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025

Department 22
8:30 a.m.

PR-18-000116 ESTATE OF GUADALUPE A. OROZCO, AKA LUPE OROZCO   
Account Review Hearing:
Neither a Third PrC§12200 Status Report of Administration nor a Petition for Final Distribution are on file.
Proof of deposit of sale proceeds into blocked account not on file following court’s approval of sale on 09/24/25. 
Recommend court issue Order to Show Cause to administrator to appear and show cause why surcharge should not be imposed for failure to deposit sale proceeds into the blocked account as ordered. Failure to appear after being ordered to appear and show cause may result in penalties such as contempt, surcharge, suspension and/or removal from office. 
Appearance by administrator and administrator’s counsel mandatory (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-21-000750 ESTATE OF RAJEND PRASAD
Account Review Hearing continued from 08/12/25:
On 08/12/25, 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-22-001289 MATTER OF RESTATEMENT OF THE JAMES A. PAIONI TRUST
Hearing on First Amended Petition (file-marked 05/30/25) to Invalidate Transfers by Trustee and Beneficiary; to Impose Constructive Trust or Alternatively to Recover Fair Market Value; to Compel Respondents to Return Property to the Trust; to Determine Petitioner’s Claim of Adverse Possession; to Charge Respondents with Breach of Fiduciary Duty, with Wrongful Taking and for Exemplary Damages and Attorney Fees and Costs, for Damages Against Fiduciary continued from 12/17/24, 04/17/25, 08/20/2:
A Request for Dismissal of this petition has been submitted.
With the dismissal of this petition, there remain no matters before the court.
Recommend court order that case will be closed upon the entry of the Request for Dismissal.
No appearance required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-000653 ESTATE OF ROSEMARY CHAVEZ
Order to Show Cause reissued 06/11/25 to former personal representative, continued from 08/14/25:
•    To appear and show cause why she should not be surcharged (PrC§§12204, 8500) for failure to appear, failure to present an account after being ordered to.
•    The court will consider a referral to the District Attorney’s Office.
•    Failure to appear may result in sanctions and/or surcharge.

Account Review Hearing continued from 08/14/25:
Counsel for the former personal representative has prepared an informal account based on information and belief. A proof of service is attached. 
Recommend court set a hearing based on the accounting for counsel to provide notice of hearing purs. to PrC§11000(c) for the court to consider approving, settling, and allowing the accounting.

Need status from Special Administrator.

Appearance by Elisa Flores (former administrator) mandatory, appearance by counsel for former administrator and County Counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-000887 ESTATE OF EMMANUEL GOMEZ
Hearing on PrC§12200 Status Report of Administration continued from 07/10/25, 09/05/25:
Notice appears complete. A new Guardian ad litem has been appointed ex parte.
Recommend court allow estate to remain open and set a further Account Review Hearing 05/13/26, at which time a Second PrC§12200 Status Report will be due if the estate is not in a position to be closed.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000067 ESTATE OF ROBIN G. CARTER
Account Review Hearing:
On 09/05/25, 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-25-000041 ESTATE OF ANGELA VELAZQUEZ DELAGRANDE, AKA ANGELA V. DELAGRANDE
Hearing on Order to Show Cause re: Preliminary Injunction; Order for Temporary Restraining Order issued 09/09/25, reset by stipulation and order file-marked 09/24/25:
Proof of service on file, reflects service by mail, fax, and email on 09/09/25.
Request for judicial notice – filed 12/04/25. Submitted to court for determination.
Response filed – 12/04/25 by Carrington Mortgage.
Hearing required.
Appearances required (by VCourt if preferred).
  

PR-25-000338 WALLACE FAMILY TRUST DTD NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Hearing on Petition for Order Determining Trust’s Title to Property [Probate Code §850, 17200.1] continued from 08/13/25:
Objection filed (08/13/25 – by Shirley Thomas)
On 08/13/25, the court directed counsel to file a joint or separate status report regarding meet and confer efforts by close of business December 1, 2025.  Status report not on file.
Need status.
Prior note:
•    Need new Proposed Order:
    o    Finding regarding notice was omitted [see PrC§1260].
    o    Hearing date, time and location omitted.
Hearing required.
Appearance by counsel and objector’s counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000412 ESTATE OF JOHN PEREIRA ESCOBAR, AKA JOHN PEREIRA DE ESCOBAR
Inventory Review Hearing:
Letters Issued 06/13/25.  Inventory and Appraisal due 10/13/25.
Inventory and Appraisal not on file at time of review.
Recommend continuance to 04/21/26 to allow time to file above pleading.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000723 ESTATE OF ELAINE JOYCE GARDNER, AKA ELAINE J. GARDNER, ELAINE GARDNER
Hearing on Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed continued from 08/27/25:
Recommend approval of petition and admission of will to probate.
Recommend Inventory Review Hearing 06/11/26 pursuant to Local Rule 8.41 B.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-22-000296 ESTATE OF NIRAJ AMIT SINGH
Hearing on First and Final Report of Administrator and Petition for Final Distribution on Waivers of Account, Waiver of Statutory Compensation and for Compensation to Guardian ad Litem:
•    Line 4, Page 7 (compensation to Guardian ad Litem) includes cost of postage/mailing/copies which are not reimbursable costs.  It appears the costs due to GAL should be $5,162.46. ($5,166.69 - $4.23 – postage/mailing/copies).
See California Rules of Court rules 7.3 and 7.53 regarding the types of forms that may be used to address these defects.
•    Need corrected order reflecting reduced compensation to Guardian ad Litem.
Recommend continuance to 01/07/26 to coincide with previously set Account Review Hearing to allow time to cure defect.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-000968 ESTATE OF PHILLIP SINCLAIR TOMLIN, AKA PHILLIP S. TOMLIN
Hearing on First and Final Account and Report of Administrator; Petition for Allowance of Statutory Fees to Attorney and Administrator for Ordinary Services, and Reimbursement of Costs Advanced; and Petition for Order of Final Distribution of Estate:
Prior defects cured.
Recommend approval of petition as supplemented.
Recommend Discharge Review Hearing 06/25/26 pursuant to Local Rule 8.92.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-000231 ESTATE OF ESTHER C. CHASE, AKA ESTHER CIBRAIN CHASE, ESTHER CHASE
Hearing on PrC§12200 Status Report of Administration:
Notice appears complete.
Recommend court allow estate to remain open and set a further Account Review Hearing 10/27/26 at which time a second PrC§12200 Status Report will be due if the estate is not in a position to be closed.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000773 MATTER OF NORLEEN FAMILY TRUST
Hearing on Petition for Order Directing that Assets be Transferred into Trust:
Upon what factual basis does petitioner allege that decedent intended to transfer the property to the Trust after completion of refinancing (paragraphs 13 and 16 of the petition)? 
Please provide copies of the prior recorded grant deeds reflecting the chain of title back to the time that the decedents first obtained title to the real property.
The death certificate attached as Exhibit E was also attached as Exhibit F. It appears Exhibit F as described in the petition (line 15 on page 2) was not attached.
The assessor’s parcel number in the petition and the proposed order does not agree with the attached deeds, including the recorded deed showing current title.
Recommend continuance to 02/27/26 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-001124 ESTATE OF ERIK SERRANO
Hearing on Spousal Property Petition:
•    Petition 1b was not checked (confirm spouse’s interest) but the corresponding item 7b was checked.  Please clarify if petitioner is requesting the court confirm petitioner’s interest.
•    Item 7a on the Order was not checked, but corresponding item 7b on petition was checked (confirm interest).
Recommend continuance to 01/23/26 to allow time to cure defects.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-001147 ESTATE OF ROGELIO JAIMES ALTAMIRANO
Hearing on Spousal Property Petition:
If no one appears to object, recommend approval of petition.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-001155 ESTATE OF THAYER LORING BECK
Hearing on Petition for Letters of Administration:
•    Petition item 3e was not completed (reasons why a bond would not be required, as the petitioner has requested a bond not be required).
    o    Full bond would be $420,136.00 based on estimated value of decedent’s estate alleged in the petition. Please review Probate Code sections 8480 et sequence regarding necessity of bond, and Judicial Council Form DE-142, Waiver of Bond.
•    Petition item 8:
    o    Did not include the date of death of the decedent’s late spouse.
    o    Did not include the date of death of the decedent’s late daughter.
    o    Did not include the names, ages, and addresses of the issue who inherit through the decedent’s late daughter (decedent’s grandchildren by the daughter who predeceased the decedent).
•    Affidavit of publication not on file. See Local Rule 8.12.
•    Need new proposed Form DE-150, Letters: item 4 on the right-hand column must include the date of city where the petitioner signed the form.
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).

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025

Department 22
8:30 a.m.

PR-21-000344 ESTATE OF RUDOLPH REYES
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PR-22-000861 ESTATE OF RAYMOND MASCADRI
Hearing on First and Final Account; Report of Administrator; Petition for Settlement; and Final Distribution continued from 01/28/25, 05/15/25, 08/15/25, 10/10/25:
Prior notes have been cured; notice appears complete.
Recommend approval of the Account and Petition.
Recommend Discharge Review Hearing 06/25/2026 pursuant to Local Rule 8.92.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-23-000646 ESTATE OF ROSEMARIE DEJONG
Hearing on First and Final Report of Administrator on Waiver of Account; Petition for Final Distribution; and for Allowance of Statutory Compensation to Administrator and Reimbursement of Costs continued from 11/07/24, 03/19/25, 07/01/25, 10/28/25:
Prior defects cured.
Recommend approval of petition as supplemented.
Recommend Discharge Review Hearing 06/25/26 pursuant to Local Rule 8.92.
•    Need new order. Proposed Order submitted 10/27/25 corrected prior notes, but has the following issue that must be addressed:
    o    Did not include a statement of the court’s finding that notice is complete [see PrC§1260].
Appearance not required (Anyone wishing to appear remotely, may do so by telephone, using VCourt).

PR-24-000329 ESTATE OF MARVIN DEWAIN TUFFS, AKA MARVIN D. TUFFS
Hearing on First and Final Account and Report of Executor and Petition for its Settlement, for Allowance of Statutory Compensation to Attorney and Compensation to Attorney for Extraordinary Services, and for Final Distribution continued from 10/07/25:
Prior Notes have been cured.
Submitted to court’s determination:
Notice of hearing (Declaration of Due Diligence);
The Administrator’s request for alternative distribution of the burial plot.
Request for extraordinary compensation.
Appearance by counsel required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-24-001121 MATTER OF MARIA A. GONZALEZ 2016 IRREVOCABLE TRUST
Hearing on Motion to be Relieved as Counsel continued from 12/05/25:
SEE TENTATIVE RULING, to be posted day prior to hearing at https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/online-services/tentative-rulings/…

PR-24-001312 ESTATE OF NANCY VIRGINIA VILLARREAL, AKA NANCY V. VILLARREAL, AKA NANCY V. ATKINSON
Bond Review Hearing:
Final Inventory and Appraisal is on file.
Supplemental Bond is on file.
Recommend court set Account Review Hearing for 04/22/26.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).

PR-25-000606 MAGELKY CABEZUT TRUST
Hearing on Petition for an Order to Confirm Validity of Trust; Appoint Trustee; and Confirm Asset to Trust continued from 10/15/25:
Prior defects cured.
If no one appears to object, recommend approval of petition.
Appearance not required (by VCourt if preferred).