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Hearing 2 months agoGRANTED

Estate of Stanley Wells Stillman

PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER UNDER THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT

Hearing date
Jun 12, 2026
Department
A
Prevailing
Moving Party
Next hearing
Jun 11, 2027
Appearance
Not required

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TENTATIVE RULING: The Petition is GRANTED, including fees as prayed. After a review of the matter, the Court finds the Conservator is acting in the best interest of the Conservatee. Thus, the matter is set for a Review – Biennial and for an Accounting in two years on June 13, 2028, at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. A. All accounting documents must be filed at least 30 days prior to the hearing. The Court Investigator shall prepare a biennial investigator report for the next hearing date. The Clerk is directed to send notice to the parties.

Estate of Jon Paul Squicciarini 25PR000089

STATUS HEARING RE: FINAL DISTRIBUTION

APPEARANCE REQUIRED. Pursuant to Probate Code section 12200, a personal representative is required to either petition for an order for final distribution of the estate or make a report of status of administration not later than one year after the date of issuance of letters. There is no petition for final distribution or status report on file. Appearance is required to show the condition of the estate, the reasons why the estate cannot be distributed and closed, and an estimate of time needed to close administration of the estate. (Prob. Code, § 12202, subd. (a).)

Estate of Stanley Wells Stillman 26PR000094

PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER UNDER THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT

TENTATIVE RULING: The Petition is GRANTED. Richard S. Thomas is appointed as probate referee. Petitioner shall immediately submit Proposed letters (DE-150) for the Court’s signature. The matter is set for a Status Hearing Re: Final Distribution on June 11, 2027, at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. A. The Status Hearing may be vacated or continued without appearances needed if, prior thereto, the personal representative files a petition for an order for final distribution or a report of status of administration pursuant to Probate Code section 12200. The clerk is directed to provide notice to the parties.

CIVIL LAW & MOTION CALENDAR – Hon. Cynthia P. Smith, Dept. A (Historic Courthouse) at 8:30 a.m.

Edwin Quisenberry v. V. Sattui Winery 24CV000996

COMPLIANCE HEARING

TENTATIVE RULING: The Court has reviewed the Declaration of Tim Cunningham with Respect to Disbursement and Final Accounting and is satisfied that the terms of the Order Granting Final Approval for Class Settlement have been satisfied. The hearing is therefore VACATED.

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