petition for attorney fees
July 24, 2026, Probate Tentative Rulings
1. P06-14356 In the Matter of Alan O. Nicol 1992 Revocable Trust No appearances are required. The petition for accounting and for fees is granted as prayed. A proposed order has been submitted.
2. P17-16158 In the Matter of Richard Joseph Nathaniel Rouse, et al. No appearances are required. On the Court’s motion, this matter is continued to October 16, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. in Department 6, and an order to show cause is set for the same date and time. Petitioner shall show cause why he should not be sanctioned or this petition dismissed for failing to serve the instant petition and supplemental briefing on Goodwill and the Washoe Tribe as ordered by this Court on April 24, 2026. If Petitioner does not appear at the next hearing, the Petition will be dismissed. The clerk shall give notice of the order to show cause.
3. PR0000237 In Re Klaus Mathes No appearances are required. On the Court’s motion, this matter is continued to October 16, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. in Department 6. There is no indication that the administrator or any other interested party has been given notice of the petition. Petitioner shall provide notice and submit a proof of service as required by law prior to the continued court date. Petitioner shall also provide notice of the continued court date. The Court also sets an Order to Show Cause for the same date and time. Petitioner shall show cause why it should not be sanctioned for failing to serve the instant petition in a timely manner. The clerk shall give notice of the order to show cause.
4. PR0000726 In the Matter of Richard Samuel Bartholomew No appearances are required. Before the court is a petition to determine heirship and entitlement to the estate. The Petition was filed on April 23, 2026, by attorney Chubb on behalf of Alliance Estate Research. No objections or responses have been filed to the petition. Accordingly, the court grants the unopposed petition as prayed. Petitioner shall provide a proposed order within 7 days of notice of today’s ruling.
5. PR0000809 In Re Griffin Wayne Johnson Murphy Appearances are required. Allyson Siobhan Johnson shall show cause why she should not be sanctioned for failing to file an inventory and appraisal as ordered by this Court on November 10, 2025 and again on February 13, 2026.
6. PR0000868 In Re Trevor Cecil No appearances are required. On the Court’s motion, this matter is continued to October 16, 2026, at 09:00 a.m. in Department 6. A creditor claim from Pacific Gas and Electric Company was received by the Court on September 23, 2025. Petitioner shall clarify the status of this claim, and provide any release, no later than two weeks prior to the continued court date. Petitioner shall also provide notice of the continued court date.
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7. PR0000953 In Re Sheila Don No appearances are required. The petition for attorney fees is granted in the amount of
$599.49 payable to Katie Lenore Attorney at Law. A proposed order has been submitted. The appointment of Katie Lenore, Esq., as court appointed counsel, is terminated.
8. PR0001039 In the Matter of Loretta Flaherty No appearances are required. The petition to terminate the trust due to changed circumstances, that was filed on April 22, 2026, is granted as prayed. Petitioner shall submit a proposed order.
9. PR0001040 In the Matter of Lori Trowbridge No appearances are required. The petition to determine trust assets, filed on April 23, 2026, is granted as prayed. Petitioner shall submit a proposed order.
10. PR0001049 In the Matter of Marc Kirshman No appearances are required. The petition for instructions is continued on the Court’s own motion to October 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Counsel for Petitioner shall file a brief of no more than three pages in length addressing the question of whether notice must or should be given to the Internal Revenue Service and the California State Franchise Tax Board. The brief shall be filed and served no later than two weeks prior to the scheduled hearing date. Petitioner shall give notice of the new hearing date as well.
11. PR0001090 In the Matter of Harley Lehman No appearances are required. The Court continues this matter on its own motion to October 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. The petition does not include proof of publication. (See Prob. Code § 8121.) Petitioner shall provide the outstanding item prior to the continued court date and provide notice of the continued court hearing date.