PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSON – LIMITED CONSERVATORSHIP
Conservatorship of: Janice Hoffman 26-68013
REVIEW HEARING
APPEARANCE REQUIRED. Conservator shall appear prepared to update the Court regarding the need for a Conservatorship of the Conservatee’s Person, as discussed during the previous review hearing.
In The Matter of The William R. and Gloria I. Garibaldi 26PR000103 Living Trust
AMENDED PETITION FOR ORDER DETERMINING TRUST’S TITLE TO PROPERTY [Filed 5/29/26]
TENTATIVE RULING: The petition is GRANTED.
Conservatorship of Sienna Notaro 26PR000113
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSON – LIMITED CONSERVATORSHIP
APPEARANCE REQUIRED
Conservatorship of Rajeshwari Pandey 26PR000141
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PROBATE CONSERVATOR OF THE PERSON
APPEARANCE REQUIRED. By Minute Order of July 14, 2026, the matter was continued to allow Petitioners to serve Notice of Hearing and the Petition on relatives within the second degree as mandated by Prob. Code Sections 1821, subdivision (b), and 1822. There remains, however, no proof of service on file. Petitioners are, therefore, directed to appear to inform the Court regarding the continuing failure to effectuate service and of the status of the case.
Estate of Leslie James Ellison 26PR000147
PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER UNDER THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT
TENTATIVE RULING: The Petition is GRANTED. Michael Torr is appointed as probate referee. The matter is set for a Status Hearing Re: Final Distribution on August 11, 2027, at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. B. The Status Hearing may be vacated or continued without appearances needed if, prior thereto, the personal representative files a petition for an order for final distribution or a report of status of administration pursuant to Probate Code section 12200. The clerk is directed to provide notice to the parties.
CIVIL LAW & MOTION CALENDAR – Hon. Joseph J. Solga, Dept. B (Historic Courthouse) at 8:30 a.m.
Meteor Growers, LLC v. Kimberton Wines, LLC et al 24CV001893
PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO WRITTEN DISCOVERY AND TO COMPEL DEPOSITION
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TENTATIVE RULING: The Motion is GRANTED. Kimberton Wines, LLC (Kimberton) is ordered to produce code-compliant responses, without objection save those based on attorney-client privilege or attorney work product, within 20 calendar days of Notice of Entry of the instant order. Kimberton is further ordered to, within 20 calendar days of Notice of Entry of order, designate and set a date, within 45 days of the Notice of Entry of Order, and time for deposition pursuant to the subject deposition notice. Plaintiff Meteor Growers, LLC (Meteor) is directed to serve and file a Notice of Entry of the instant order.
Plaintiff Meteor Growers, LLC (Meteor) moves, pursuant to California Rule of Court, rule 3.1348, and Code of Civil Procedure sections 2025.450, 2030.290, and 2033.280, for an order: (1) Compelling Defendant Kimberton Wines, LLC (Kimberton) to serve verified responses to written discovery; (2) Compelling Defendant Kimberton Wines, LLC to designate and produce its person most qualified for deposition; and (3) Deeming admitted the truth of each matter specified in Plaintiff’s RFAs.
A. FACTUAL FINDINGS
Based on the evidence submitted in support of the motion, the Court finds as follows.
1. On March 23, 2026, Meteor served Kimberton with a Notice of Taking Deposition of Person Most Qualified, setting deposition for April 30, 2026. (See Declaration of John A. Heffner at ¶ 3 and Exh. C.)
2. On May 11, 2026, Meteor served Kimberton with Form Interrogatories. And Requests for Admissions. (See id. at ¶¶ 6 and 7 and Exhs. A and B.)
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