Order to show cause re: sanctions
March 27, 2026, Probate Tentative Rulings
1. P03-13806 In the Matter of Michael Jeffrey Stanton No appearances are required. The conservatorship of the person and estate shall continue. The conservatorship still appears to be warranted. The Conservators are acting in the best interests of the Conservatee regarding the Conservatee's placement and quality of care, including physical and mental treatment. The next biennial review is set for March 24, 2028, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. The court investigation fee for this annual review is waived.
2. P11-15274 In the Matter of Harry A. Grossi, et al. No appearances are required. The unopposed petition for approval of the eighth account and report, and for fees is granted as prayed. Bond is reduced to $2,326,514.20. Petitioner shall file proof of the updated bond with the Court within 30 days. A proposed order has been submitted.
3. P14-15688 In the Matter of Denise Lynette Esrey Appearances are required. The Court is inclined to grant the petition for final distribution as prayed. Confirmation of the beneficiaries is required. Petitioner shall submit a proposed order.
4. P17-16159 In the Matter of John Thomas-Fletcher Paul Appearances are required. The parties shall be prepared to update the Court on the outcome of mediation and the setting of a hearing if necessary.
5. PR0000360 In Re Spencer Logan Edward Morris No appearances are required. The Court continues this matter to June 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6 and sets an order to show cause hearing for the same date and time. Guardians shall show cause why they should not be sanctioned for failing to file an accounting as ordered by this Court on January 16, 2026. The clerk shall serve notice of the order to show cause.
Additionally, the Court has not received the court investigation report. The Clerk shall provide a copy of the minutes to the Court Investigator. The Clerk shall also telephonically notify the Court Investigator. The Court Investigator shall submit a report prior to the continued court date.
6. PR0000659 In the Matter of Ian Fredrick Ayton No appearances are required. The conservatorship of the person and estate shall continue. The conservatorship still appears to be warranted. The Conservators are acting in the best interests of the Conservatee regarding the Conservatee's placement and quality of care, including physical and mental treatment. The next biennial review is set for March 24, 2028, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. The court investigation fee for this annual review is waived.
The petition for approval of accounting and for fees is granted as prayed. A proposed
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