Order to show cause
April 24, 2026, Probate Tentative Rulings
1. P17-16158 In the Matter of Richard Joseph Nathaniel Rouse, et al. No appearances are required. On the Court’s motion, this petition is continued for hearing until July 24, 2026, at 09:00. There is no proof that Petitioner served the instant petition and supplemental briefing on Goodwill and the Washoe Tribe as previously ordered. Petitioner shall give notice of the new hearing and shall ensure that all Petitioner filings are served on these interested parties.
2. P19-16493 In the Matter of Simon Cruickshank, et al. No appearances are required. The petition for settlement of the eighth account is granted as prayed. A proposed order has been submitted.
3. PR0000484 Conservatorship of Raymond Poquette No appearances are required. The petition for settlement of the first account and for conservator and attorney fees is granted as prayed. A proposed order has been submitted.
The petition for settlement of the second account and for conservator and attorney fees is granted as prayed. A proposed order has been submitted.
4. PR0000667 In the Matter of Cynthia E. Dell No appearances are required. The petition for settlement of first and final account, final distribution and allowance of compensation is granted as prayed.
5. PR0000732 In the Matter of Virginia Logan Umstead-Jones No appearances are required. The petition for final distribution is granted as prayed. A proposed order has been submitted.
6. PR0000809 In Re Griffin Wayne Johnson Murphy No appearances are required. At the request of the Guardian, the Court continues the order to show cause to July 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6.
7. PR0000910 In the Matter of Joan K. Confer No appearances are required. The petition for appointment of a conservatorship of the person and estate is granted. Makayla Confer is appointed as Conservator and letters shall issue. Bond is not required, however, any liquid assets or funds in excess of $10,000 shall be placed in a blocked account subject to use only by Court order. Conservator shall file an inventory and appraisal within 90 days. The Court investigative fee is waived. The Court sets the following future dates in Department 6:
Review Hearing regarding Inventory and Appraisal: July 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Annual Review: April 16, 2027, at 9:00 a.m. Annual Accounting: April 16, 2027, at 9:00 a.m.
8. PR0000933 In the Matter of Jody McCaffree Appearances are required. The Court is favorably inclined to order the parties to attend
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