| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|
butte · Probate |
| Petition for Approval of the Minor’s Compromise |
| GRANTED |
| Aug 4, 2026 |
| Jul 28, 2026 |
23PR00618 Estate of Ledesma, Jose Esparaza | butte · Probate | Continuance | CONTINUED | Aug 4, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
25PR00286 Estate of Glenn Wilson Elliott | santabarbara · Civil James F. Rigali | Petition for Final Distribution | Appearances required; supplement regarding reserve required. | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
26PR00302 In the Matter of: Henderson, Cali | butte · Probate | Petition for Approval of the Minor’s Compromise | DENIED | Aug 4, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
25PR00260 Estate of Page, Dorothy Ann | butte · Probate | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Aug 4, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
24CV000226 M. David Jester et al v. Matt Ospeck et al | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Plaintiffs’ Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint | GRANTED | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
2024PRGE032682 IN THE MATTER OF WRIGHT MINORS | ventura · Probate | Account and Report | CONTINUED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
24PR00395 Estate of Stephens, Anna M | butte · Probate | Status check on final discharge | Pending status update | Aug 4, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
19PR00480 Estate of Lee-Herrera, Dorothy Mae | butte · Probate | Petition for Final Distribution on Waiver of Account | GRANTED | Aug 4, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
25PR00286 Estate of Glenn Wilson Elliott | santabarbara · Civil James F. Rigali | Petition for Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Aug 7, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
2024PRCE032115 IN THE MATTER OF MARY KATHLEEN CHAN | ventura · Probate | Account and Report (First Account and Report) | CONTINUED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
22PR00522 Estate of Godbout, Karen Lee | butte · Probate | Petition to remove administrators | GRANTED | Aug 4, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
23PR00569 In the Matter of: Ramirez-Benitez, Kamila Sofia | butte · Probate | Revised form of order | CONTINUED | Aug 4, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
22PR00629 Guardianship of Sage Micah Rain Davis et al | santabarbara · Civil James F. Rigali | 3rd Accounting and Report | CONTINUED | Aug 7, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
20PR00366 Estate of Arnold, Robert Irwin | butte · Probate | Continuance | CONTINUED | Aug 4, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
26CV009165 IN THE MATTER OF: BIFCO, LLC | sacramento · Civil | Petition for Approval of Transfer of Structured Settlement Payment Rights | GRANTED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
2025PRCE036800 IN THE MATTER OF GARY WAYNE LUNTER | ventura · Probate | Account and Report First Account and Report for the period of 03/21/25 - 03/20/26 | GRANTED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
25PR00118 Estate of Lewis, Robert Eugene | butte · Probate | Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Aug 4, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
25CV-0761 Jon Berg, et al. v. Compass Health Inc., et al. | slo · Civil | Defendants’ Motion to Compel Arbitration; Defendants’ Motion to Stay; Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preference | Defendants' motions denied; Plaintiffs' motion for preference granted. | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
22PR00629 Guardianship of Sage Micah Rain Davis et al | santabarbara · Civil James F. Rigali | 3rd Accounting and Report | CONTINUED | Aug 4, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
24PR00574 In the Matter of Estate of Cheryl Ann Jackson | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
25PR000141 Estate of James Manuel Cook | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | STATUS HEARING RE: FINAL DISTRIBUTION | APPEARANCE REQUIRED | Aug 6, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
25CECG05696 Jazzleen Martinez | fresno · Probate Kristi Culver Kapetan | Petition to Compromise Minor’s Claim | DENIED | Aug 6, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
24PR000291 Estate of Catherine Mahoney | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | FINAL DISTRIBUTION HEARING | CONTINUED | Aug 6, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR000104 Conservatorship of Chloe-Jade Chavez Reyes | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR | APPEARANCE REQUIRED | Aug 6, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
24PR00574 Estate of Cheryl Ann Jackson | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Final Distribution | Outstanding issues identified. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
2025-1514475 Toner vs. Aurora Heights, LLC | orange · Civil Scott A. Steiner | Demurrer | OVERRULED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
01425412 McElroy – Trust | orange · Probate | MOTION TO DETERMINE INTEREST IN PERSONAL PROPERTY | DENIED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
22PR00369 Estate of Lewis Alonza Hamilton | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Petition for Final Distribution | Final Distribution not approved until guardianship established | Aug 5, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
26PR000124 In The Matter of The Allen and Valija Tyler Revocable Trust | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | PETITION TO COMPEL TRUSTEE TO ACCOUNT AND PROVIDE INFORMATION; 11 OTHER MOTIONS | CONTINUED | Aug 6, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
2022 – 01298653 Vaupel – Trust | orange · Probate Erin Rowe | MOTION TO DISMISS | DENIED | Aug 6, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
24PR000297 Estate of Erlinda C. Vidal | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | STATUS HEARING RE: FINAL DISTRIBUTION; AMENDED PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF THE ESTATE | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
2024PRDE033147 IN THE MATTER OF BARBARA Z GROSSMAN | ventura · Probate | Account and Report First and Final Report | CONTINUED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
2024PRDE034309 IN THE MATTER OF FEDERICO CRUZ | ventura · Probate | Account and Report First and Final Account and Report | CONTINUED | Jul 29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
24PR00574 In the Matter of Estate of Cheryl Ann Jackson | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Aug 6, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
20PR-0152 In re Sylvia June Asavis | slo · Civil Not specified | Motion for Summary Adjudication | DENIED | Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
22PR000230 Conservatorship of Susan Alice Ernst | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | ACCOUNTING; REVIEW – BIENNIAL | Accounting hearing dropped; Review hearing CONTINUED | Aug 6, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
25PR000254 Estate of Tera Scott | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF EXECUTOR AND PETITION FOR ITS SETTLEMENT, AND PETITION FOR FINAL DISTRIBUTION, FOR ALLOWANCE OF COMPENSATION TO EXECUTOR AND ATTORNEY FOR ORDINARY SERVICES | GRANTED | Aug 7, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
PRO2102649 ESHMAIL M. SARKIS, ESTATE OF | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition – Status Report of Administration | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
PRO2203293 IN THE MATTER OF DEBORAH A. COOPER | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Eleventh Account and Report of Trustee and Petition for Settlement; for Reduction of Bond; and for Approval of Fees and Reimbursement of Costs Advanced to Attorney from Special Needs Trust | CONTINUED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
PRO2201543 WALTER R. HADDAD, ESTATE OF | marin · Probate James T. Chou | First and Final Account and Report of Co-Executors; Petition to Settle Account, Waive Compensation, Allow Fees, Direct Distribution; Status Conference | The parties are ordered to appear. | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
26PR000156 In The Matter of Elianna Alvarez | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | PETITION FOR ORDER AUTHORIZING COMPROMISE OF MINOR’S CLAIM (Pr.C. 3500 et seq.) | APPEARANCE REQUIRED | Aug 7, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
26PR000111 In The Matter of The Marjorie L. Watson 2014 Revocable Living Trust | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | VERIFIED PETITION FOR: 1. REMOVAL OF TRUSTEE; 2. APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE; 3. ACCOUNTING | APPEARANCE REQUIRED | Aug 7, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
25PR000117 Conservatorship of Rogelio Perez-Plancarte | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | REVIEW HEARING | CONTINUED | Aug 7, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
PR0001639 IN THE MATTER OF BARBARA LEE MAHONEY | marin · Probate James T. Chou | First and Final Account, Petition for Termination of Temporary Conservatorship and for Discharge of Conservator, and Waiver of Fees; Order - Show Cause | The parties are ordered to appear. | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
PR0000634 IN THE MATTER OF THE RICHARD L. BIEGEL REVOCABLE TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition to Enforce Settlement; Remove Trustee & Enjoin Use of Trust Funds; Compel Account & Report; Redress of Breach of Trust; Failure to Enforce Claims; Return of Trust Property & Double Damages; Breach of Good Faith & Fair Dealing; Misrepresentation; Concealment | The parties are ordered to appear. | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
PR0001404 IN THE MATTER OF JAY DEE WARK CREDIT SHELTER TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Verified Petition for Construction of Trust and Order Voiding Trustor’s Purported Exercise of Power of Appointment; Motion for Order Quashing Deposition Subpoenas and Staying Depositions; Verified Petition for Order Compelling Trustee Sydney Wark to Produce Trust Information and Account; Suspension and Removal of Trustee | The parties are ordered to appear. | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
PR0000722 IN THE MATTER OF SHEILA MACDONALD | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Conservator’s First Account and Report | CONTINUED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
PRO1700543 IN THE MATTER OF SHANILI BRITT WILLIAMS | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Appointment of Successor Limited Probate Conservator of the Person | The parties are ordered to appear. | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
PRO2001269 LEE SUNG SERGI, CONSERVATORSHIP OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Third Account and Report of Limited Co-Conservators and Petition for Its Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |