In the Matter of Irene Jenkins
Petition for compensation
Motion type
Parties
Ruling
September 4, Probate Tentative Rulings
1. CU0001483 Susan Gabrielle vs. Phillip G. Conlon, Jr. Appearances are required. Having reviewed the parties’ September 1 and 2, 2026, submissions, the Court orders as follows: Defendant Conlon shall authorize and direct the parties’ joint real estate agent to a) immediately place the property on the Multiple Listing Service for sale, b) immediately undertake commercially reasonable marketing efforts, and c) report weekly to counsel for both parties as to status of such efforts. Plaintiff’s request to issue an order to show cause is denied without prejudice. Any request for the same shall be made by separate filing including an appropriate declaration stating the basis for the same. This matter shall return for a status as to marketing/sale of the property on December 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Status reports shall be filed by the parties two weeks prior thereto.
2. P10-15114 In the Matter of Robert Snell No appearances are required. The conservatorship of the person and estate shall continue. The conservatorship still appears to be warranted. The Conservator is acting in the best interests of the Conservatee regarding the Conservatee's placement and quality of care, including physical and mental treatment. The next review is set for August 25, 2028, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. The court investigation fee for this biennial review is waived.
3. PR0000299 In the Matter of Phyllis Margaret Brodie No appearances are required. The petition for final distribution is granted as prayed. Petitioner shall submit a proposed order.
4. PR0000710 In the Matter of Miller Ernest Harper No appearances are required. The Court continues this matter to December 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. The will provides a distribution to George Sill and John Duffie, however neither individual has submitted a waiver of accounting. See Probate Code section 10954. Petitioner shall either file an accounting or waiver of accounting from these beneficiaries. Petitioner shall also provide notice of the continued court date.
5. PR0000832 In the Matter of Bonnie May McGuire Appearances are required. All parties shall update the Court on the status of this litigation and confirm readiness for upcoming trial dates.
6. PR0000884 In re the Estate of Warren Henry Schlief Appearances are required. Petitioner shall provide proof of publication or advise when the same was filed with the Court. Assuming there is no overbid and the former issue is satisfied, the Court is favorably inclined to grant the petition for order confirming sale of real property. A proposed order has been provided.
7. PR0000957 In the Matter of Irene Jenkins No appearances are required. The petition for compensation is granted as prayed. A
proposed order has been submitted.
8. PR0001063 In the Matter of Juan "Joanne" Wang No appearances are required. The noticed hearing date for this petition was September 4, 2026. The Court previously granted this unopposed petition on August 14, 2026 during a hearing involving the same parties. The Court notes no objections have been raised since the hearing on August 14, 2026. Accordingly, the Court confirms its prior order. All future court dates remain as set.
9. PR0001081 In the Matter of Susan Lamb Cook No appearances are required. The property at issue is located in Truckee; as such, the petition should have been filed in the Truckee Branch. See Local Rule 2.05. This petition is transferred the Truckee Branch and set for hearing on November 9, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., in Department A. The Court notes that petition lacks notice and proof of service of notice. Petitioner shall notice the matter for hearing in Department A at the time and date noted. The Clerk shall advise the Clerk’s Office in Truckee of this ruling.
10. PR0001084 In the Matter of Laurie M Barnett No appearances are required. The spousal property petition is granted as prayed. A proposed order has been provided.
11. PR0001089 In the Matter of Carl Frank Rounds No appearances are required. The Court continues this matter to December 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. The petition indicates the named executor has declined to serve, but the petition does not include the declination. Petitioner shall provide a declination from Christine Dronyk prior to the continued court date. Petitioner shall also provide notice of the continued court date.
12. PR0001091 In the Matter of Kristen Stillman No appearances are required. The petition for order confirming trust assets is granted as prayed. A proposed order has been submitted.
13. PR0001092 In the Matter of Cassy Crapo No appearances are required. The uncontested petition for removal of trustee, appointment of successor trustee, accounting and for payment of attorney’s fees is granted in part. Respondent Littlejohn John Chamblin is removed as trustee of the Bruce and Sharleen Hesla 2025 Living Trust. Petitioner Cassy Crapo is appointed successor trustee.
The Court has previously ordered Respondent to provide a complete accounting. See June 12, 2026 Order. The Court makes no further order on this request. The Court continues for further hearing the request for attorney’s fees to December 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. Petitioner shall submit an itemized declaration of the requested reasonable attorney’s fees and costs no later than two weeks prior to the continued court date and serve a copy of the same on Respondent. The Court continues to reserve jurisdiction over this request.
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