| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|
santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne |
| Petition re Internal Affairs of Trust for Financial Elder Abuse; Establishment of Claim to Property; Double Damages; Breach of Fiduciary Duty; Removal and Suspension of Trustee; Appointment of Successor Trustee; Accounting |
| No ruling specified. |
| Aug 5, 2026 |
| Aug 13, 2026 |
25PR00435 Estate of Tara C Holbrook | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Waiver of Accounting | Approved absent objection. | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
P11-15182 In the Matter of Jacquelyn Munoz | nevada · Probate | Transfer of Conservatorship | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
PR0000237 In the Matter of Klaus Mathes | nevada · Probate | Petition to participate in heirship determination | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
23CV417705 The Heights Residence, LLC v. Victoria Soboleva, et al. | santaclara · Civil Vincent I. Parrett | Demurrer to First Amended Cross-Complaint | GRANTED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
CU0002516 Karen Mingle, et al. vs. James Tessmann | nevada · Probate | Status check regarding proof of deposit | Appearances required | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
25PR0157 Matter of Revocable Trust of Kathleen F. Karcher | eldorado · Probate | Petition for Settlement of Account, Sale of Real Property, and Instructions | APPEARANCES ARE REQUIRED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
PR0000728 In the Matter of John Bruce Bianchi | nevada · Probate | Petition | CONTINUED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
P19-16456 In the Matter of Hazel F. Shewell | nevada · Probate | Investigation review report | CONTINUED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
PR0000368 In the Matter of the Estate of William Trumbo | nevada · Probate | Petition for final distribution | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
P18-16274 In the Matter of Codi R. Heafey | nevada · Probate | Order to show cause | Dismissed | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
P17-16095 In the Matter of The Matthew Scott Special Needs Trust, et al. | nevada · Probate | Eighth account and report of trustee; Ninth account and report of trustee | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
25PR00215 Matter of Reid Family Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition for Removal of Trustees; Petition to Compel Accounting | Appearances are required. | Aug 4, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
20PR00475 Conservatorship of Kathleen Weir | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Review: Investigator's Report | Absent objection, the matter will be approved. | Aug 4, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
25PR00215 Matter of Reid Family Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition for Removal of Trustees; Petition to Compel Accounting | — | Jul 27, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
26-52729 In the Matter of Lonna Lee Garza Trust | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Petition Concerning Internal Affairs of Trust and for Order: (1) Approving Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh Trust Accounts and Reports of Trustee, and (2) Approving Trustee Compensation | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
25PR000087 Conservatorship of Cynthia Lu Pontynen | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Review – 1st Year | Continued to Biennial Review | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
20PR00064 Matter of Mark Burgess Special Needs Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Accounting Fourth and Final Account; Approval of Trustee's and Attorney's Fees | Not stated | Jul 30, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
20PR00064 Matter of Mark Burgess Special Needs Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Accounting Fourth and Final Account; Approval of Trustee's and Attorney's Fees | — | Jul 27, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
25PR00215 Matter of Reid Family Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition for Removal of Trustees; Petition to Compel Accounting | Not stated | Jul 30, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2025PRDE037177 IN THE MATTER OF RAYMOND P BRUNO SR | ventura · Probate | Petition for Waiver of Accounting and Final Distribution | Subject to notice requirements, a final account is waived. Approve statutory fees of $14,334.81 each to Petitioner and her counsel. Approve $2,230.29 in costs. Final distribution approved. | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
FDI-24-799139 Keith Joseph Krach v. Metta Grokenberger Krach | sf · FamilyLaw Bobby P. Luna | Request for Order: Access to 2701 Broadway; Change of Spousal/Child Support; Morgan Stanley accounts; Margin Loan; Attorney Fees | Mixed | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
1219957 Conservatorship of John Platt-Valencia | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Review: Investigator's Report | Not stated | Jul 30, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
24PR00608 Matter of Voss Family Bypass Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Accounting; Petition Approve Settlement; Pet re Internal Affairs of Trust | Not stated | Jul 30, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
M-CV-0091231 MENDELOWITZ, STEVEN v. ARMANI FINANCIAL | placer · Civil MICHAEL W. JONES | Plaintiff’s Motion for Fees and Additional Costs | GRANTED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
24PR00608 Matter of Voss Family Bypass Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | 1. Accounting 1st Account and Report; 2. Petition Approve Settlement Agreement and Dismiss Action; 3. Pet re Internal Affairs of Trust for Suspension and Rmvl of Trustee; Appt of Interim Trustee; Appt of Successor Trustee; Order for Full Acct; Surcharge.. | — | Jul 27, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
1416910 Matter of Maloney Family Trust Dated 9/21/95 as Amended | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Debtor's Examination | Not stated | Jul 30, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
24PR00608 Matter of Voss Family Bypass Trust | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Accounting 1st Account and Report; Petition Approve Settlement Agreement and Dismiss Action; Pet re Internal Affairs of Trust | Absent objection, the Petition to Approve the Settlement Agreement will be approved. | Aug 4, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
25CV002138 Andre Nave-Hernandez v. SRGA Resort, LP et al | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Plaintiff Andre Nave-Hernandez's Motion to Compel Further Responses from Defendant SRGA Resort, LP; Plaintiff Andre Nave-Hernandez's Motion to Compel Further Responses from Defendant Auberge Resorts, LLC | CONTINUED in part; GRANTED in part; DENIED in part | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
25PR00123 Conservatorship of Louis Jones | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Review: Investigator's Report | Absent objection, the matter will be approved. | Aug 4, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2024PRDE034315 IN THE MATTER OF CARROLL J HOLLY | ventura · Probate | Account and Report First and Final | Subject to the foregoing, a final account will be waived. Approve $9,850 in statutory fees to Petitioners’ counsel. Petitioners waive their fees. | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
21PR000132 Conservatorship of Brenda Cortes | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Review Hearing | Continued to Biennial Review | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
25CV479081 Meenakshi Patil v. Amaresh Malipatil et al. | santaclara · Civil Jeffrey B. El-Hajj | Defendant’s demurrer | SUSTAINED (stayed pending proceedings in India) | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
20PR000163 In The Matter of The Ashe Family Trust | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Petitioners' Motion to Compel Kristine Klussman's Further Responses to Demands for Production of Documents, Set One | DENIED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
26PR000139 In The Matter of The Joan I. Amir Revocable Trust | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Petition | Appearance Required | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
FDI-25-801487 Jennifer Wei Cheng v. Tom Yeh | sf · FamilyLaw Ai Mori | Bifurcate and Terminate Marital Status | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
26FL0430 Bambi Desiree Bonar v. Christopher Robin Bonar | eldorado · Civil Unknown | Request for Order for spousal support, attorney’s fees, and property control | Requests for spousal support and attorney’s fees denied; Request for exclusive use/control of marital residence denied; Sale of marital residence granted | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2025PRDE049073 IN THE MATTER OF CAROL L COTTAM | ventura · Probate | Petition for Waiver of Accounting and Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
26CV001325 In The Matter of Adan Hernandez De Leon | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME | GRANTED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
25PR000179 In The Matter of Vivian L. Manfree Revocable Trust | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | MOTION TO ENFORCE INTERIM SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT | DENIED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
PR-26-000530 IN THE MATTER OF THE MANOUCH AZAD REVOCABLE TRUST | stanislaus · Civil Stacy P. Speiller | Respondent Giannelli Law Firm's Notice of Demurrer | DROPPED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
CV-25-005440 MARTIN, STEVEN CURTIS vs DHILLON, SARBIJT SINGH | stanislaus · Civil Clifford Tong | Defendant's General, or in the Alternative Special Demurrer | SUSTAINED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
2026PRTR065586 IN RE THE ALVIN AND LEDLIE CORSE LIVING TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 | ventura · Probate | Petition to Determine Trust Property and Order Transferring Property to the Trust | Petitioner is directed to serve and file a verified supplement providing evidence if the settlor(s) owned the financial accounts at issue as of 9/17/19. | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
20PR187903 In the Matter of The Mary Terpko Trust, dated August 9, 1994 | santaclara · Civil Lori E. Pegg | Petition to compel probate accounting and to complete final distribution | DENIED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
202300575095PRWA In the Matter of Margaret E Parenti | ventura · Probate | Amended First and Final Account and Report | CONTINUED. Petitioner directed to serve and file a verified supplement. Request for $19,500 fee payment is DENIED. | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
CV-25-004706 CID, HILMER DEL vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC | stanislaus · Civil Clifford Tong | Plaintiff's Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Costs | CONTINUED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
201600486599PRLA In the Matter of Dorothy Lucille Barrios | ventura · Probate | Court’s Order to Show Cause re: Anne Pierce’s Failure to file the Court Ordered Estate Account | The Court intends to hold Anne Pierce in contempt of court. | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
30-2025-01511291 Miller – Trust | orange · Probate Sharon M Anderson | Demurrer; Motion to Strike | Demurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike DENIED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
25PR-0050 In re The Robert J. PeBenito and Patricia PeBenito Revocable Living Trust | slo · Civil | Motion to Strike | The motion to strike the First Supplement is granted. The motion to strike the Second Supplement is denied. | Aug 4, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |
30-2024-01388539 Mills – Conservatorship | orange · Probate Sharon M Anderson | Motion for Attorney Fees | GRANTED | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 |