Marin County Tentative Rulings

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Every tentative ruling DecisionDepot has indexed from the Marin County Superior Court — 1,300 rulings, newest first. Each links to the full ruling with judge, motion type, outcome, and cited authorities. California tentative rulings are public records posted under California Rules of Court, rule 3.1308.

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IN THE MATTER OF M. R. NICKERSON 1988 REVOCABLE TRUST
PR0001808 · James T. Chou · Petition for Order Appointing Successor Trustee
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
Dave Feiferis v. Adriana Feiferis
FL0001943 · Hon. James M. Schurz · Request for Order – Enforcement of Settlement Agreement
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
Robert Viramontes v. Kaley Cloney
FL0002346 · Hon. James M. Schurz · Request for Order – Child Custody/Visitation
Granted; FCS recommendations adoptedJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF WALTER S. HALLANAN, III
PR0001800 · James T. Chou · First Trust Account and Petition for Approval
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JUAN A. GARCIA
PR0001834 · James T. Chou · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THE RICHARD L. BIEGEL REVOCABLE TRUST
PR0000634 · James T. Chou · Petition for Order for Payment of Fees to Guardian ad Litem and Request for Attorney’s Fees and Costs
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MARJORIE Y. SCOTT TRUST NO. III
PR0001755 · James T. Chou · Petition for Order Appointing Successor Co-Trustees and to Change Venue
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF TRUST AGREEMENT FRANCES KALISKI, TRUSTOR
PR0001799 · James T. Chou · Petition for Appointment of Successor Trustee
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF FRANZ ADAM AUERBACH
PR0001841 · James T. Chou · Petition for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF SERGEY BIKOWSKY
PR0000851 · James T. Chou · Petition for Order Approving Status Report; Waiver of Account; Closing Estate
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
CANDACE LEIGH WICKHAM, LIMITED CONSERVATORSHIP OF THE PERSON
PRO1600357 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JOSEPHINE SKEWES-COX
PR0001206 · James T. Chou · Report of Status of Administration
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MARY SAFRAN
PR0001840 · James T. Chou · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
CONTINUEDJul 9, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF IRA SANDLER
PR0001844 · James T. Chou · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed
GRANTEDJul 9, 2026
Michael Wolf v. Laura Pucci
FL 1900469 · Hon. James M. Schurz · Request for Order – Terminate DVRO; Request for Order to modify custody and visitation
Granted in part; FCS recommendations adoptedJul 6, 2026
Barry v. Barry
FL0001073 · James M. Schurz · Review Hearing
Parties ordered to appear to address outstanding provisions of April 30, 2026 Order.Jul 2, 2026
Shadd v. Hardmond
FL0001811 · James M. Schurz · Request for Order – Visitation
Motion granted in part; FCS recommendations adopted with modifications.Jul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF LAURENCE LEWIN
PR0001622 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
CONTINUEDJul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JEAN VIA DE LA VISTA TRUST
PR0001681 · James T. Chou · Petition to Remove Co-Trustee Michael Barnett
The parties are ordered to appear.Jul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF PHILLIP D. PHYTHIAN
PR0001833 · James T. Chou · Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary
CONTINUEDJul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JAMES RUSSELL TOWNSLEY
PR0001629 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Matter ordered off calendar.Jul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THE RESTATEMENT OF THE MERRIAM FAMILY TRUST
PR0001632 · James T. Chou · Verified Petition to Invalidate Purported Amendment to Merriam Trust
The parties are ordered to appear.Jul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF THE SURVIVOR’S TRUST UNDER THE MCCULLOUGH LIVING TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 30, 1992
PR0001764 · James T. Chou · Petition for Instructions
The parties are ordered to appear.Jul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF PAUL KRAUS TRUST
PR0001794 · James T. Chou · None stated
Matter ordered off calendar.Jul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF KAREN SUE FORESTER
PR0001822 · James T. Chou · Petition to Determine Succession to Primary Residence
GRANTEDJul 2, 2026
IN RE THE SANDY FIELDS REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST
PRO2102394 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Trustee ordered to appear.Jul 2, 2026
Velasquez Perdomo v. Osorio
FL0000273 · James M. Schurz · Request for Order – Child Support
GRANTED. Guideline child support ordered payable by Father to Mother in the amount of $89 per month, effective May 13, 2026.Jul 2, 2026
Scott v. Shen
FL0002079 · James M. Schurz · Request for Order – Child/Spousal Support; Order to Show Cause; Case Progress Conference
Continued; Mother ordered to pay Father $15,000 towards attorney fees.Jul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MARC PANKIN
PR0000176 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Parties ordered to appear.Jul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF LYNELL WHEELOCK
PR0000431 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Parties ordered to appear.Jul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF SHASHIKANT SINGAPURI
PR0001562 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Matter ordered off calendar.Jul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF STEVEN CHALLIS PODESTA
PR0001624 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Parties ordered to appear.Jul 2, 2026
Vaz v. Vaz
FL0002533 · James M. Schurz · Request for Order – School Selection; Community Funds
Mother's request for tuition payment denied; Mother's request for fee advance denied; Father's request to sell residence denied.Jul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JOHANNA PETERSEN
PR0001556 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Parties ordered to appear.Jul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MARGRET PRAST SYMONS
PR0001461 · James T. Chou · First and Final Account and Report of Executor and Petition for Settlement Thereof
CONTINUEDJul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF WHITNEY MORROW BOLLIER
PR0001585 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Matter ordered off calendar.Jul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MORGAN JOSEPH BRIONES
PR0000186 · James T. Chou · Status Conference
Parties ordered to appear.Jul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF KAUSTUBH K. DAS
PR0001809 · James T. Chou · Petition for Letters of Administration
GRANTEDJul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ROCKNE BAILEY WOODSON
PR0001829 · James T. Chou · Petition for Letters of Administration
GRANTEDJul 2, 2026
LOUIS THEODORE KIRCOS, ESTATE OF
PRO2300893 · James T. Chou · Sixth Report of Status of Administration and Petition for Continuation of Administration of Estate
GRANTEDJul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL JOHN ROLL
PR0000926 · James T. Chou · First and Final Report of Administrator on Waiver of Account, and Petition for Allowance of Statutory Compensation to Administrator and Attorney for Ordinary Services, and Reimbursement of Costs Expensed, and for Final Distribution
GRANTEDJul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF DOROTHY LEROUX LIVING TRUST
PR0001745 · James T. Chou · Petition for Order Confirming Title to Property
GRANTEDJul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF TRUST B UNDER THE LEE FAMILY TRUST
PR0001806 · James T. Chou · Petition to Terminate Trust
GRANTEDJul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF BRENDA JANE PEACE
PR0001824 · James T. Chou · Petition for Letters of Administration
GRANTEDJul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF JACK KOH GOLDSTEIN
PR0001842 · James T. Chou · Petition for Appointment of Temporary Conservator of the Person and Estate
Parties ordered to appear.Jul 2, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF DONN R. SCHOENMANN
PRO1801087 · James T. Chou · Motion for New Trial and/or Other Relief
Dismissed as moot.Jul 2, 2026
SIMA YAMIN, CONSERVATORSHIP OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE OF
PRO39871 · James T. Chou · Petition - Accounting
Parties ordered to appear.Jul 2, 2026
DeMartini, et al. v. DeMartini, et al.
CIV085235 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Motion – Reimbursement of Costs; Motion – Other: Vacate/Modify Judgment
Granted in part and denied in part as to fees/costs; Motion to vacate Renewal of Judgment granted.Jul 1, 2026
Micaella Cristina Capelli v. Marin Health, et al.
CV0005468 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Demurrer; Demurrer – To Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint for Damages
Sustained with leave to amend.Jul 1, 2026
Charles Norman v. Edward Page Allinson, et al.
CV0007352 · Sheila S. Lichtblau · Motion – Discovery – Discovery Facilitator Program
Continued to allow for discovery facilitator.Jul 1, 2026