PETITION FOR FEES FOR FORMER TRUSTEE AND COUNSEL, AND FOR COSTS
PROBATE CALENDAR – Hon. Joseph J. Solga, Dept. B (Historic Courthouse) at 8:30 a.m.
Estate of Christin D. Fowler 25PR000227
FIRST AND FINAL REPORT OF EXECUTOR AND PETITION FOR ITS SETTLEMENT, FOR ALLOWANCE OF COMPENSATION FOR ORDINARY SERVICES, AND FOR FINAL DISTRIBUTION
TENTATIVE RULING: The petition is GRANTED, including fees as prayed. The October 20, 2026, Status Hearing Re: Final Distribution is therefore VACATED.
In The Matter of Steven N. Ferrara Revocable Living Trust 26PR000026
FIRST AMENDED PETITION BY TRUSTEE TO DETERMINE TITLE TO PROPERTY
TENTATIVE RULINGS: The matter is CONTINUED to May 28, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. B. The Court will treat that hearing as a case management conference. The parties should meet and confer and be prepared to address the following matters at the continued hearing: whether any further opposition is anticipated; whether the parties intend to submit on verified pleadings and affidavits (see Evangelho v. Presoto (1998) 67 Cal.App.4th 615, 620); whether any discovery or other pre-hearing practice is anticipated; and whether the parties are willing to participate in informal settlement discussions or other alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
Should any party desire an evidentiary hearing, the parties shall be prepared to provide the Court with an estimate for the length of the hearing, and to set the hearing on the Court’s calendar. Counsel are directed to meet and confer on the foregoing issues prior to the hearing.
The moving party failed to include in the notice of this motion proper notice of the Court’s tentative ruling system as required by Local Rule 2.9. Moving party is directed to immediately provide, by telephone call AND email, the missing notice to opposing party/ies forthwith. The requirements for requesting oral argument under Local Rule 2.9 remain in effect. However, the Court may grant belated requests for oral argument or continuance of hearing, made by any party who represents it did not timely receive the required notice, regardless of whether or not moving party is present at the hearing.
PROBATE CALENDAR – Hon. Cynthia P. Smith, Dept. A (Historic Courthouse) at 8:30 a.m.
In The Matter of Annalise L. Liskey Special Needs Trust 16PR000058
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PETITION FOR FEES FOR FORMER TRUSTEE AND COUNSEL, AND FOR COSTS
APPEARANCE REQUIRED. The petition is in order, the requested relief appears appropriate, and there is no opposition on file. However, all interested parties have the right to
appear and object to the petition orally or in writing at the hearing. (See Prob. Code § 1043.) If there are no objections, the Court is inclined to grant the Petition.
Conservatorship of Marvin M Braun 26PR000042
REVIEW HEARING – CONFIRM CONSERVATEE CONSENTS TO PREVIOUS ORDERS
APPEARANCE REQUIRED
Conservatorship of Merrily Wilkinson 26PR000046
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSON
APPEARANCE REQUIRED. By Minute Order of April 07, 2026, the matter was continued to allow Petitioner to file a Confidential Capacity Assessment and Declaration (Judicial Counsel form GC-335). There is still no GC-335. Counsel for Petitioner shall appear to inform the Court regarding the status of the GC-335.
Conservatorship of Earl Dean Pairett 26PR000070
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE
TENTATIVE RULING: The matter is CONTINUED to June 02, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. A to permit Petitioner to provide sufficient Notice of Hearing to Cindy Johnson Mederios. The proof of service on Ms. Johnson Mederios indicates insufficient notice pursuant to Probate Code section 1461.5.
The Order Appointing Temporary Conservator is hereby modified to expire on the continued hearing date.
CIVIL LAW & MOTION CALENDAR – Hon. Cynthia P. Smith, Dept. A (Historic Courthouse) at 8:30 a.m.
Genevieve Welsh v. Thomas Brown et al 22CV000460
MOTION TO CONTINUE TRIAL DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTY
APPEARANCE REQUIRED: The motion is GRANTED. The Court is willing to add the matter to its trial calendar beginning any of the weeks of September 21, September 28, October 5, or October 12. Counsel are directed to meet and confer to select from these dates. The Court will reset the matter at the hearing. 3