Petition to participate in heirship determination
August 7, 2026, Probate Tentative Rulings
1. CU0002516 Karen Mingle, et al. vs. James Tessmann Appearances are required. Plaintiff’s counsel shall be prepared to update the Court on the status of the proof of deposit into a blocked account.
2. P11-15182 In the Matter of Jacquelyn Munoz No appearances are required. The Court has received the order from the state of Idaho accepting transfer of this Conservatorship of the person. Pursuant to Probate Code section 2001(g), the Court shall issue a final order of transfer. Conservator shall submit a proposed order for the Court’s consideration. The order to show cause issued to Stacey Salvato is dismissed in the interest of justice.
3. P17-16095 In the Matter of The Matthew Scott Special Needs Trust, et al. No appearances are required. The eighth account and report of trustee and petition for its settlement are granted as prayed. A proposed order has been provided.
The ninth account and report of trustee and petition for its settlement are granted as prayed. Bond is increased to $132,900. Trustee shall provide proof of increased bond to the Court within 30 days. A proposed order has been provided.
4. P18-16274 In the Matter of Codi R. Heafey No appearances are required. The order to show cause is dismissed in the interest of justice in light of the petition to transfer proceedings to Sacramento County. The Court confirms all future court dates.
5. P19-16456 In the Matter of Hazel F. Shewell No appearances are required. The Court has not received the investigation review report and continues this matter to November 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. The Clerk shall provide a copy of the minutes to the Court Investigator. The Clerk shall also telephonically notify the Court Investigator.
6. PR0000237 In the Matter of Klaus Mathes No appearances are required. The petition to participate in heirship determination filed by the Nevada County Public Guardian is granted. A proposed order has been submitted. On the Court’s motion, this matter is continued to November 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. All parties shall file a brief of no more than three pages regarding potential application of the predeceased spouse rule, no later than two weeks prior to the continued court date.
7. PR0000368 In the Matter of the Estate of William Trumbo No appearances are required. The petition for final distribution is granted as prayed. A proposed order has been submitted.
8. PR0000728 In the Matter of John Bruce Bianchi No appearances are required. No notice of the instant petition has been provided or
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