In the Matter of Ian Butler

April 17, 2026, Probate Tentative Rulings

1. P15-15743 In the Matter of Ian Butler No appearances are required. The conservatorship of the person shall continue. The conservatorship still appears to be warranted. The Conservators are acting in the best interests of the Conservatee regarding the Conservatee's placement and quality of care, including physical and mental treatment. The next biennial review is set for April 14, 2028, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. The court investigation fee for this biennial review is waived.

2. PR0000455 In the Matter of Wade Amesbury Appearances are required. Based on the record at present, including reports of the Public Guardian and Court Investigator, it appears that a conservatorship of the person may no longer be required. The Court Investigator indicates that it may be appropriate for the Conservatee “to participate in completion of a capacity declaration to provide confirmation from a medical professional.” The parties shall be prepared to address the same and update the Court as to the current status of the Conservatee.

3. PR0000475 In the Matter of Michael Bond Appearances are required. Petitioner has provided a proof of service for March 19, 2026, substituted service on Dalton Workman regarding the petition to recover property. Workman has not filed a response and the Court must determine if there will be any opposition on his part. In the absence of opposition, Petitioner shall advise the Court how it intends to proceed in connection with a potential default or non-opposition by Workman. See Urick v. Urick (2017) 15 Cal.App.5th 1182, 1194–1195 (“’The general rules of the Code of Civil Procedure do not apply when the Probate Code provides special rules. In the absence of a special rule, the general rules of practice apply to matters of procedure in the probate court.’”).

Separately, the petition for confirmation of sale of personal property, namely, the 2016 Dodge Ram, was previously granted on February 6, 2026. The Court is cognizant of the April 3, 2026, reply of Administrator, and April 14, 2026, declaration of Jayce Prochaska. The disposition of the Dodge Ram is presently a matter for the Administrator, unless and until some properly noticed motion is filed by an interested party related to the same.

4. PR0000655 In the Matter of Willah Brave Barlow Dunwody No appearances are required. The petition to modify orders is granted. The Guardian is permitted to invest the funds in a treasury market account. Bond remains as set. Guardian shall submit a proposed order. Additionally, the Court set an accounting hearing on December 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. Guardian shall submit their annual accounting in advance of the continued court date.