| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|
santabarbara · Civil Jed Beebe |
| Petition for Final Distribution; Petition for Termination of Administration |
| GRANTED in part, DENIED in part. |
| Jul 13, 2026 |
| Jun 29, 2026 |
26PR00195 Estate of Barbara T Hacker | santabarbara · Civil Jed Beebe | Petition for Letters of Administration | Evidentiary hearing required. | Jul 8, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
26PR0134 IN THE MATTER OF THE ROBERT L. HILBURN LIVING TRUST | eldorado · Civil | PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
VCU335496 Bank of the Sierra vs. Sierra Forest Products | tulare-civil · Civil David C. Mathias | Motion for Appointment of Receiver | DENIED | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
25CV05051 Svetlana-Leonidovna Dayal vs Joseph E Holland | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | Writ of Mandate | DENIED | Jul 27, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
24PR00683 Estate of Rodney Draper | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Report & Confirmation of Sale of Real Property | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
24PR00123 Estate of Constantino Zacharias Frangos | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Status of Administration | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
26PR000105 In The Matter of The Lanuza Family Trust | napa · Civil Lloyd Llewelyn | Petition to Determine Invalidity of Trust | APPEARANCE REQUIRED | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
26PR000109 In The Matter of Julie Huong Vu Revocable Trust | napa · Civil Lloyd Llewelyn | Petition for Order Invalidating Second Amendment | APPEARANCE REQUIRED | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
2025-01501797 Interface Rehab, Inc. vs. 4545 Shelley Court Opco, LLC | orange · ComplexCivil Layne H. Melzer | Demurrer to Complaint; Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint; Case Management Conference | Demurrer OVERRULED; Motion to Strike DENIED. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
2025PRTR039181 IN RE THE LEONE M RIECK REVOCABLE TRUST AGREEMENT DTD FEBRUARY 24, 2017, AS AMENDED ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 | ventura · Probate | Petition to Compel an Accounting, for Denial of Compensation and Surcharge, etc | The Court intends to order the trustee to serve and file a statutory accounting from 11/13/19 to the present. The Court will suspend the trustee’s powers and appoint Debra Rieck as the interim successor trustee pending further order of the Court. | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
2026PRTR063477 IN RE THE ROSARIO LEONE LIVING TRUST | ventura · Probate | Petition for Appointment of Successor Trustee | GRANTED | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
2025PRTR052052 IN RE THE JOYCE WOODS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 29 2014 | ventura · Probate | Petition to Compel Trustee to Account, to Remove Trustee, to Appoint Successor Trustee and Request Attorney Fees | The Court intends to set an OSC re Contempt Against Judy Cacciaglia for Failure to Comply with Court Order. | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
PRO2002412 IN RE ROBERT D. WOLFE LIVING TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Status Conference | Parties ordered to appear | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
PR0001792 IN THE MATTER OF THE FRIEDMAN & PREMINGER REVOCABLE TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Order Confirming that Personal Property of Theodore H. Friedman Is Trust Property | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
PR0001790 IN THE MATTER OF HANNELORE AND ROBERT ROYSTON IRREVOCABLE TRUST DATED JANUARY 5, 2000 | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Instructions Regarding Trust Assets; Accounting; Removal of Trustee; and Appointment of Neutral Successor Trustee | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
PR0001789 IN THE MATTER OF THE JONATHAN FELDMAN AND NINA L. POLLINGER MARITAL TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Order Compelling Production of Trust Documents, Accounting, and Contesting Trust Validity | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
PR0001738 IN THE MATTER OF THE CEE MARIE KNUTSON REVOCABLE TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Confirmation of Trust Assets | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
PR0001671 IN THE MATTER OF THE BYPASS TRUST UNDER THE LAURENCE HALES GROSS REVOCABLE TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition to Suspend and Remove Trustees; for Redress of Trustees’ Breaches of Trust and Breaches of Fiduciary Duty | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
PR0001647 IN THE MATTER OF THE WILLIAM C. GREENWOOD FAMILY TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Approval of Accounting and Acts of Trustee and Ratification of Trustee’s Fees | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
26PR00235 Estate of Vincent Ian Posner | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition: Letters Administration | — | Jun 23, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
26PR00231 Estate of James Philip Salcido | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Petition: Letters Administration | — | Jun 23, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
PR0001515 IN THE MATTER OF THE APARTON FAMILY TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Order to Show Cause re Dismissal of Petition to Invalidate Trust Restatement | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
PR0001468 IN RE THE DAX PHILIPS REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST / IN THE MATTER OF DAXTON WEST PHILIPS | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Status Conference; Second Report and Account of Guardian and Petition for Order; Petition for Order Fixing Amount of Surcharge | Parties ordered to appear | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
PR0001404 IN THE MATTER OF THE JAY DEE WARK CREDIT SHELTER TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Verified Petition for Construction of Trust and Voiding 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; and for Suspension and Removal of Trustee | OFF CALENDAR; matters continued | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
2026PRTR063615 IN RE THE DORIS MACDONALD 1997 REVOCABLE TRUST | ventura · Probate | Petition for Order Instructing Trustee | The Court will instruct Petitioner that the unclaimed property is not cash to be distributed to Jennifer Lasden and Dennis MacDonald. It is part of the residue to be distributed among Nature Conservancy, American Youth Hostels, and the Campfire Counsil Inland Southern California. | Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
PR0001315 IN THE MATTER OF THE JOSEPH ABRAHAM AND ADELAIDA SERBANESCU FAMILY TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Motion for Order Quashing Deposition Subpoenas and Staying Depositions | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
24PR00123 Estate of Constantino Zacharias Frangos | santabarbara · Civil Colleen Sterne | Status of Administration | — | Jun 23, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
CIV150057 PETER FECSKES VS. KERRY LYNN O’NEAL | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Sixth and Final Account and Report of Successor Trustee; Petition for Approval and Settlement of Sixth and Final Account, for Approval of Successor’s Trustee’s Fees on Account, and, for Discharge of Successor Trustee and Exoneration of Surety on Bond | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
PR0000828 IN THE MATTER OF MAURA BURKE MOREY | marin · Probate James T. Chou | First and Final Account and Report of Executor and Petition for Its Settlement for Final Distribution; Confirmation of Costs; Allowance of Compensation to Estate Tax Return Preparer; Allowance of Statutory Compensation to Attorneys | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
PR0001011 IN THE MATTER OF THE PATRICK J. GALLAGHER AND LUCILLE S. GALLAGHER REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Order to Show Cause – Dismiss | Parties ordered to appear | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
26PR000110 In The Matter of Spiers 2023 Revocable Trust | napa · Civil Lloyd Llewelyn | Petition for Order Confirming Trust Assets | GRANTED | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
30-2022-01249934 Thomas – Probate | orange · Probate Sharon M. Anderson | Motion to Disqualify Administrator | DENIED without prejudice | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25PR00170 In the Matter of Estate of Mary Jessie Aguilera | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Petition for Final Distribution | Appearances required; defects in notice | Jul 10, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
200700288787PRTR In the Matter of Lowell T. Patton Trust | ventura · Probate | Account and Report | The court intends to sustain the objections, surcharge Sally Patton Walter according to proof, and that Sally Patton Walter be removed as trustee. Special Master to File a Fee Petition. | Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25CV00610 Jones v. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | sonoma · Civil Oscar A. Pardo | Motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25PR00170 Estate of Mary Jessie Aguilera | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Petition for Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Jul 13, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
2026PRTR059293 IN RE THE NEAL E MC CLURE AND JOANNA R MC CLURE FAMILY TRUST DATED AUGUST 27 1998 | ventura · Probate | Amended Petition of Noelle Mc Clure Leland; Demurrer to the petition; Motion to strike the petition | Amended petition stricken; demurrer sustained; motion to strike granted in part | Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25PR00170 Estate of Mary Jessie Aguilera | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Petition for Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Jul 14, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
24CV04379 1240 E. Valley Rd LLC et al vs Andy Goldman et al | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion of Defendants Robert Seidler and PoloDonkey, LLC to Stay Proceedings in Case after Jury Trial in Related Case No. 24CV05259 | DENIED | Jul 15, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25PR000242 In the Matter of The Hasty Family Trust | napa · Civil Lloyd Llewelyn | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | GRANTED | Jul 7, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
2026PRTR058712 IN RE THE KAVEH FAMILY TRUST | ventura · Probate | Petition for Order Confirming Title to Real Property and Bad Faith Damages | This matter was ordered to mediation on 3/11/26. What is the outcome of the mediation? | Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
26CV02415 Erika E. Szell v. Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Verified Petition for Writ of Mandate | Continued for production of administrative record. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25PR-0168 In the Matter of the James Howard Lawler, Sr. and Betty Mae Lawler Living Trust | slo · Civil | Motion to Deem Requests for Admissions, Admitted; Motion to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories, Set One; Motion to Compel Responses to Special Interrogatories, Set One; Motion to Compel Responses to Requests for Production, Set One | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
23PR-0079 In re: Janice A. Pankey Trust | slo · Civil Not specified | Melanie Taylor’s Motion to Strike Amended Petition to Remove the Appointed Guardian Ad Litem; Kendra Sabi’s Motion to Strike Amended Petition to Remove the Appointed Guardian Ad Litem; Kendra Sabi’s Demurrer to the Amended Petition to Remove the Appointed Guardian Ad Litem | Taylor’s motion to strike is granted. Sabi’s motion to strike is denied. Sabi’s demurrer is sustained without leave to amend. | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
24CV04379 Diana Sandoval v. Robert Seidler, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion of Defendants Robert Seidler and PoloDonkey, LLC to Stay Proceedings in Case after Jury Trial in Related Case No. 24CV05259 | DENIED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25CV07692 Natasha Todorovic v. City of Santa Barbara, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | 1. Demurrer of Real Party in Interest Riviera Vista I, LLC, to First Amended Petition 2. Joinder of Respondent City of Santa Barbara to Demurrer | SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND | Jul 31, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
2024PRTR025336 IN RE OF THE GARY W. JACKSON AND LINDA T. JACKSON TRUST | ventura · Probate | Petition for Instructions to Trustee Regarding Management of Trust Property and Access to Records | The court intends to move forward with trial setting. | Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
25PR00170 Estate of Mary Jessie Aguilera | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Petition for Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
30-2023-01302801 Klojda – Trust | orange · Probate Sharon M. Anderson | Motion to Be Relieved | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |