In the Matter of Catherine Gerstung

Green to remove trustee Timothy Green, and for other relief. The Court must learn whether the petition will be opposed and, if so, when a written opposition will be filed.

If the petition is opposed, the Court is potentially 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.”).

11. PR0000971 In the Matter of Catherine Gerstung No appearances are required. On its own motion the Court continues this matter to July 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. The Court notes deficiencies in the petition to appoint a conservator: (1) There is no proof of service of the citation. See form GC-320. (2) The medical capacity declaration has not been filed. See form GC-335. (3) 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.