In the Matter of William Aaron Burnes

6. PR0000595 In the Matter of William Aaron Burnes No appearances are required. The order to show cause is dismissed in the interest of justice. The Court continues this matter for review hearing to August 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. Petitioner Linda Burnes shall provide a written update regarding the status of the estate two weeks prior to the continued court date.

An order to show cause shall issue to petitioner Linda Burnes in this case and petitioner Christine Burnes in case PR0000858 for hearing on the same date and time noted above. Two separate orders have been issued authorizing administration of the instant estate. Petitioners shall show cause which of the two orders to administer should be allowed to proceed and which should be vacated. Each Petitioner is directed to file a brief of no more than three pages no later than two weeks prior to the scheduled hearing. Petitioners are encouraged to meet and confer.

Petitioner Linda Burnes shall provide notice to Petitioner Christine Burnes in matter PR0000858 of this order with proof of service of the same.

7. PR0000815 In Re Myrna Buettner No appearances are required. The petitions for orders confirming sale of real property are continued to August 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. Probate Code section 10308(c) requires, “Notice of the hearing on the petition for confirmation filed under subdivision (a) or (b) shall be given as provided in Section 1220 to the persons designated by that section and to the purchasers named in the petition, and posted as provided in Section 1230.” The petition filed on May 12, 2026 does not provide 15 days notice as required by section 1220. Additionally, neither petition appears to have been posted in compliance with section 1230. Petitioner shall provide notice with proof as required by law prior to the continued court date.

Regarding the petition to determine entitlements filed by April S. Mills, the Court notes the petition is not signed. In addition, a verified petition is required. See Probate Code 1021. This matter is similarly continued to August 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. Petitioner Mills shall file and serve any verified petition no later than one month prior to the continued court date and give notice of the continued court date. Any response/objections to the petition shall be filed and served no later than two weeks prior to the continued court date.

8. PR0000940 In the Matter of Judith Rodrigues No appearances are required. The petition for appointment of a conservatorship of the person and estate is granted. Ventura Rodrigues is appointed as Conservator. Bond is set at $130,000.00. Letters shall issue once proof of bond is provided to the Court. Conservator shall file an inventory and appraisal within 90 days. It is alleged the estate has sufficient funds to pay for the investigative fee. Quest investigations shall submit their fee request. Absent objection, the Court shall order the estate to pay the investigation fee. The Court sets the following future dates in Department 6:

Review Hearing regarding Inventory and Appraisal: August 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.