PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF THE ESTATE ON FINAL DISTRIBUTION; FOR APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNT AND REPORT; FOR ALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY COMPENSATION TO ATTORNEYS AND CO-EXECUTORS; FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ADVANCED BY CO-EXECUTORS; FOR PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING COSTS TO ATTORNEYS; FOR PAYMENT OF POST-ACCOUNTING COSTS TO ATTORNEYS; APPROVAL OF POST-ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS; AND FOR AUTHORITY TO RETAIN A RESERVE FOR FINAL EXPENSES
Conservatorship of Amos Neil Boykin 24PR000194
SEVENTH ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF CONSERVATOR; PETITION FOR ITS SETTLEMENT; FOR APPROVAL OF CONSERVATOR’S AND ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS ADVANCED; AND FOR REDUCTION OF BOND
TENTATIVE RULING: The Petition is GRANTED, including fees, with the following change to the prayer. Pursuant to the Court’s calculation, the requested mileage fees should be reduced from the $1,311.60 requested to $1,300.80. (See Petition at § 8, subd. (b)(ii) [120 miles x $0.655 is $78.60 x 6 = $471.60).
After a review of the matter, the Court finds the Conservator is acting in the best interest of the Conservatee. Thus, the matter is set for a Review – Biennial and for an Accounting in two years on May 12, 2028, at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. A. All accounting documents must be filed at least 30 days prior to the hearing. The Court Investigator shall prepare a biennial investigator report for the next hearing date. The Clerk is directed to send notice to the parties.
The court orders the bond requirement reduced to $169,000.
Estate of Erlinda C. Vidal 24PR000297
PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF THE ESTATE ON FINAL DISTRIBUTION; FOR APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNT AND REPORT; FOR ALLOWANCE OF STATUTORY COMPENSATION TO ATTORNEYS AND CO-EXECUTORS; FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ADVANCED BY CO-EXECUTORS; FOR PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING COSTS TO ATTORNEYS; FOR PAYMENT OF POST-ACCOUNTING COSTS TO ATTORNEYS; APPROVAL OF POST-ACCOUNTING TRANSACTIONS; AND FOR AUTHORITY TO RETAIN A RESERVE FOR FINAL EXPENSES
TENTATIVE RULING: The matter is CONTINUED to July 29, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. B to permit Executors to serve Notice of Hearing and a copy of the Petition on Rafael L. Vidal.
“The court lacks jurisdiction to rule on a motion that has not been properly noticed for hearing on the date in question.” (Diaz v. Prof. Community Management, Inc. (2017) 16 Cal.App.5th 1190, 1204-05.) Rafael L. Vidal is identified in the Petition as the bother-in-law and beneficiary of decedent. However, there is no proof of service of the Petition and Notice of Hearing on Rafael L. Vidal in the Court’s file. (See Prob. Code § 1821
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Executors are directed to serve notice of the continued hearing to all those entitled thereto and to serve the Petition on Rafael L. Vidal.
Moreover, Petitioners are urged to double check the calculations of the amounts resulting from the agreed upon 20/80 split as between Candelaria LLP and Bay Area Probate and Estate
Law PC, the Executors’ requested reimbursement in Schedule G, and the consequent total amount for distribution, and to file and serve an amended Petition as appropriate.
In The Matter of William Louis Jensen 26PR000085
PETITION TO DETERMINE SUCCESSION TO REAL PROPERTY (ESTATES <$166,250)
TENTATIVE RULING: The Petition is GRANTED. Petitioner is directed to file a proposed order (Form DE-315) which conforms with the Petition.
Conservatorship of Deirdre Combs 26PR000101
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE ESTATE
APPEARANCE REQUIRED
Conservatorship of Chloe-Jade Chavez Reyes 26PR000104
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSON – LIMITED CONSERVATORSHIP
TENTATIVE RULING: The Regional Center’s June 16, 2026, request for a 30-day continuance is GRANTED. The matter is CONTINUED to July 15, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. A.
CIVIL LAW & MOTION CALENDAR – Hon. Joseph J. Solga, Dept. B (Historic Courthouse) at 8:30 a.m.
Igor Sill v. William Deem et al 24CV000698
PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR TERMINATING SANCTIONS OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE ISSUE SANCTIONS; AND FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS
TENTATIVE RULING: The motion for terminating sanctions in the form of entry of default against Defendants William Deem and Kimberton Wines, LLC (collectively, “Defendants”) is GRANTED. The Clerk is directed to strike the July 1, 2025 Answer filed by Defendants and enter default against them both. Plaintiff’s request for monetary sanctions against Defendants is GRANTED IN PART in the amount of $3,510. The alternative request for issue sanctions is MOOT. Plaintiff is directed to provide Notice of Entry of Order attaching a copy of this ruling.
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