Petition to administer the estate
11. PR0000982 In the Matter of Kay F. Baker Appearances are required. The Court is favorably inclined to order the parties to attend mediation, with costs of the same to be paid by the trust, pursuant to Probate Code section 17206 and Breslin v. Breslin (2021) 62 Cal. App.5th 801, 806 (“The probate court has the power to order the parties into mediation.”). The parties are hereby advised:
Mediation may result in a settlement of the matters that are the subject of this case and of any and all interested persons and parties interests therein. Settlement of the matter may result in an agreement for the distribution of assets of the above- referenced trust and of the estates of the settlors therein, however those assets may be held. Settlement of the matter may also result in an award of attorneys’ fees to one or more parties under Smith v. Szeyller (2019) 31 Cal.App.5th 450, 242. Interested persons or parties who do not have counsel may attend the mediation and participate.
Non-participating persons or parties who receive notice of the date, time and place of the mediation may be bound by the terms of any agreement reached at mediation without further action by the Court or further hearing. Rights of trust beneficiaries or prospective beneficiaries may be lost or forfeited by the failure to participate in mediation. Participation in mediation is a prerequisite to an evidentiary hearing. By failing to participate in mediation, a person or party will waive their right to an evidentiary hearing.
Petitioner Kay Baker and Respondents Haven Caravelli and Isabella Holland shall meet and confer regarding selection of a mutually acceptable mediator. The Court continues this matter for review on the status of mediation to July 31, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6, and continues to reserve jurisdiction over the pending motions. No later than two weeks prior to the continued hearing date, the parties shall submit a joint statement indicating the status regarding selection of a mediator.
12. PR0000983 In the Matter of Maria Kaestner No appearances are required. The petition for appointment of a Practice Administrator is granted as prayed. Attorney Matthew Kaestner is appointed as Practice Administrator. Bond shall be set at $186,000. Proof of bond shall be filed with the Court. No action may be taken by the Practice Administrator until proof of bond is provided to the Court. A review hearing is set for November 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. Practice Administrator shall file an update with the Court, indicating the status of the practice, no later than 2 weeks prior to the review date. A proposed order has been provided.
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13. PR0000992 In Re Estate of Mark E. Lagerwey No appearances are required. The petition to administer the estate is granted as prayed. Letters shall issue. Petitioner shall submit a proposed order.
14. PR0000993 In the Matter of Jean Arlene Dalmau No appearances are required. The petition to administer the estate is granted as prayed.
Letters shall issue. A proposed order has been submitted.
15. PR0001014 In Re Kayla Rudolph No appearances are required. On its own motion the Court continues this matter to July 31, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. The Court notes deficiencies in the petition to appoint a conservator: (1) The petition fails to indicate which powers are sought by the proposed conservator. (See Form GC-310, section 1.d. through l.). (2) The petition requests bond not be required, but does not provide a reason. (See Form GC-310 section 1.c.). (3) The petition seeks Chonghui Rudolf be appointed as conservator, but also references Steve Rudolf.
It is unclear to the Court if both parties are seeking appointment. (4) There is no proof of service of the citation. Additionally, the citation appears to be incorrectly filled out as it lists Petitioner’s name instead of the proposed conservatee. (See Form GC-320.). (5) The medical capacity declaration has not been filed. (See form GC-335.). (6) Finally, the Court has not received the court investigator’s report. Petitioner shall file and serve the outstanding items as required by law as expeditiously as possible and no later than two weeks prior to the continued court date and shall also give notice of the continued court date.
In addition, Petitioner shall provide a proposed order for appointment of a court investigator. (See form GC-330.).
Additionally, the Court appoints Katie Lenore, Esq. as counsel for the proposed conservatee. The clerk shall provide Ms. Lenore with a copy of the minutes.