Guardianship of Maverick Kiick Miller

CASE NUMBER: 26PG-0033486 Disclosure Re: guardianship cases involving Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency-Judge Wood discloses that her step-daughter, Erinn Watts, is the Administrative Branch Director of the Health and Human Services Agency. In that position, Judge Wood’s step-daughter does not have any involvement in the investigation, management, prosecution or defense of guardianship cases. However, the Court makes this disclosure of an employment relationship between an investigating agency and the Court’s first degree relative as required by California Code of Judicial Ethics.

This matter is on calendar for hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Person. The Petition was filed by the minor’s aunt and uncle, Trisha and John Kiick. Letters of Temporary Guardianship issued on July 24, 2026. The father objected to the Petition and filed an ex parte application to vacate the temporary letters. At the hearing on August 18, 2026, the parties agreed to transition the minor to the father’s care and the Court ordered the temporary letters expired on August 29, 2026, and the court’s file closed. The Court has reviewed the Court Investigator’s memorandum received on August 19, 2026, which indicates Petitioners intend to withdraw the Petition. Considering the Court’s order and Petitioner’s intent to withdraw the Petition, the Petition is DENIED without prejudice. The clerk is directed to close the file. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.

GUARDIANSHIP OF LEONARD & TRUI KUYKENDALL