In the matter of Neil Smith

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Tentative Ruling

RESPONDENT JESSICA REYES’ DEMURRER TO PETITIONER GLEN SAWYER’S SECOND AMENDED PETITION TO DETERMINE CLAIM TO PROPERTY, FOR EQUITABLE TITLE INTEREST, EQUITABLE LIEN AND SUBROGATION, FOR PRIORITY REIMBURSEMENT, AND FOR EQUITABLE RELIEF

Filed: 6/11/2026

Re: The Estate of: Neil Smith, Decedent

Moving Party: Jessica Reyes, Administrator and Respondent In pro per

Responding Party: Glen Sawyer, Petitioner In pro per

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TENTATIVE RULING Administrator and Respondent Jessica Reyes’ (“Respondent”) demurrer to Petitioner Glen Sawyer (“Petitioner”) Second Amended Petition is CONTINUED for meet and confer efforts.

On September 2, 2025, Petitioner brought this petition to determine claim to real property and claim for priority reimbursement and equitable interest under Probate Code section 850. Petitioner seeks a determination that he holds an equitable interest in the real property located at 88 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95815, legally described APN: 275-0011-008-0000 (the “Property”), seeks reimbursements of mortgage payments and improvements, and seeks to enjoin the estate from transferring or disposing of the property until his claim is resolved.

Respondent’s demurrer to the petition was sustained with leave to amend on January 21, 2026. On January 22, 2026, Petitioner filed an amended petition, seeking priority reimbursement, a constructive trust or equitable lien, and other relief. On May 6, 2026, Respondent’s demurrer to the amended petition was sustained with leave to amend.

On May 20, 2026, Petitioner filed his second amended petition. Respondent filed this demurrer to the entire petition pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure, § 430.10(e).

The Court notes Respondent did not file a declaration stating her meet and confer efforts pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure, § 430.41. The moving party is required to file a declaration stating either:

“(A) The means by which the demurring party met and conferred with the party who filed the pleading subject to demurrer, and that the parties did not reach an agreement resolving the objections raised in the demurrer. (B) That the party who filed the pleading subject to demurrer failed to respond to the meet and confer request of the demurring party or

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34-2023-00333493-PR-LA-FRC: In the matter of Neil Smith 09/02/2026 Hearing on Motion - Other Respondent's Demurrer in Department 126

otherwise failed to meet and confer in good faith.” (Code Civ. Proc., § 430.41(a)(3).)

Thus, the mater is continued to October 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., in Department 129 so that the parties can engage in meet and confer efforts. Respondent is required to meet and confer “in person, by telephone, or by video conference” with Petitioner regarding his second amended petition.

No later than September 23, 2026, shall Respondent file and serve a supplemental declaration in compliance with Code of Civil Procedure, § 430.41(a)(3). Respondent shall identify any remaining unresolved issues following the meet and confer process.

This minute order is effective immediately. No formal order or other notice is required. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1019.5; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1312.)