| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|
santabarbara · Civil James F. Rigali |
| Final Distribution |
| Overrule objections of Thomas R. Gauna |
| May 29, 2026 |
| May 12, 2026 |
24PR000167 Estate of Jack Marston Shnell | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | PETITION FOR FINAL DISTRIBUTION, FIRST AND FINAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTING | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
PR-37562 Estate of Torri, Barbara A | butte · Probate Unspecified | Status check regarding petition for final distribution | Court will hear from Kiana Sturgell | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
PR-36915 In Re the Anthony LeMay Special Needs Trust | butte · Probate Unspecified | Second Account and Report of Trustee | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
26PR00154 1996 Remy Giannini and Darleen Giannini Revocable Trust dated June 4, 1996 | butte · Probate Unspecified | Petition | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
26PR00146 Estate of Masingale, Eric | butte · Probate Unspecified | Petition for letters of administration | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
26PR00142 Estate of Topolinski, James Charles | butte · Probate Unspecified | Petition for letters of administration | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
26PR00125 Estate of Bigelow, Aaron J | butte · Probate Unspecified | Petition for letters of administration | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
25PR00321 Estate of Zadra, Robert Lee | butte · Probate Unspecified | Report of Administration and Petition for Settlement on Waiver of Accounting; Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
25PR00311 Estate of Wiley, Mark | butte · Probate Unspecified | Petition for appointment of a Special Administrator; Motion to Admit Holographic Will to Probate and Overrule Objections | DENIED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
25PR00147 Estate of Knappenberger, Jo Ann | butte · Probate Unspecified | Status check regarding petition for final distribution | Court will hear from counsel | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
25PR00117 In the Matter of: Jordan, Madison L | butte · Probate Unspecified | Status check regarding filing of Receipt of Acknowledgement and Order to Show Cause | Court will hear from counsel | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
23PR00482 Estate of Vasquez Burns, Cynthia Dolores | butte · Probate Unspecified | Report of Administrator on Waiver of Account and Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
25PR00125 In the Matter of: Allen, Jazz Joseph | butte · Probate Unspecified | Status check regarding filing of Receipt of Acknowledgement and Order to Show Cause | Court will hear from counsel | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
24PR00217 Estate of Stuart, Rodney Leo | butte · Probate Unspecified | Petition to Approve the First and Final Accounting and Report of the Personal Representative | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
23PR00103 Estate of Konsella, Donna M | butte · Probate Unspecified | N/A | CONTINUED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
22PR00303 Estate of Yarbrough, Ralph Kerne | butte · Probate Unspecified | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
22PR00045 Estate of Yarbrough, Steven Paul | butte · Probate Unspecified | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
21PR00194 Estate of Simmons, Phyllis L | butte · Probate Unspecified | N/A | CONTINUED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
23PR00061 Estate of Smith, Michele Nanette | butte · Probate Unspecified | Final Report of Personal Representative and Petition for Final Distribution on Waiver of Account | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
21PR00143 Estate of Forman, Judith Kay | butte · Probate Unspecified | N/A | CONTINUED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
26PR00127 Estate of Martin, Joanne | butte · Probate Unspecified | Petition for attorney's fees | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
25PR00307 Estate of Rodriguez Soria, Nicacio | butte · Probate Unspecified | N/A | CONTINUED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
19PR00451 Estate of Rogers, Arvel Russell | butte · Probate Unspecified | Amended Petition for Settlement of the Third Report and Final Account | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
24PR00288 Estate of Netick, Alexander | butte · Probate Unspecified | Report of Administrator on Waiver of Account and Petition for Final Distribution | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
21PR00585 Estate of Harness, Katherine M | butte · Probate Unspecified | N/A | CONTINUED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
25CV479119 Wright et al. v. Crossroads Trading Co., Inc. | santaclara · ComplexCivil Theodore C. Zayner | Motion for preliminary approval of class settlement | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
1458749 Conservatorship of Thomas Angelo Segel | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Review Investigator's Report | GRANTED | Jun 9, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
21PR000041 Estate of Wesley Richard Hill, Jr. | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | Status Hearing re: Final Distribution | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
1458749 Conservatorship of Thomas Angelo Segel | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Review Investigator's Report | CONTINUED | Jun 11, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
24PR00286 Estate of Efren Gonzales | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Petition for Final Distribution | CONTINUED | Jun 9, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
25CV002355 Zachary Minor et al v. Napa County et al | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Compliance with Settlement Agreement and Complete Discovery; Defendants’ Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement | DENIED (Plaintiffs' motion); GRANTED (Defendants' motion) | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
25PR000061 Estate of Jo Ellen Francis | napa · Civil Joseph J. Solga | Status Hearing re: Final Distribution | DROPPED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
25CV000794 Marylouise Avist v. Nathan Fite et al | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Plaintiff Marylouise Avist’s Motion for Leave of Court to file a Second Amended Complaint | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
24PR00286 Estate of Efren Gonzales | santabarbara · Civil Denise M. Hippach | Petition for Final Distribution | Appearances required; fees for repairs denied | Jun 8, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
PR0001306 IN THE MATTER OF ARMEKA THEOPHILUS JACKSON, JR. | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Final Distribution, on Waiver of Account, First and Final Report | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001761 IN THE MATTER OF CHARLES ANDREW KEPPEL | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Letters of Administration | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
25PR000024 Conservatorship of Gina A. Hill | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | REVIEW – 1ST YEAR; FIRST ACCOUNT AND REPORT OF CONSERVATOR; PETITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF FEES TO CONSERVATOR OF THE ESTATE AND ATTORNEY FOR CONSERVATOR | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PRO1401401 LILYON BLANCHE TONKOFF, ESTATE OF | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Fifth and Final Account and Report of Trustee of Testamentary Trust; Petition for Approval and Settlement of Fifth Account, for Allowance of Trustee’s Fees and Her Attorney’s Fees, for Final Distribution, for Retention of Reserve, and for Decrease of Bond | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001551 IN THE MATTER OF HUGH C. SCOTT | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Status Conference; Order to Show Cause - Sanctions | In light of the filing of the Final Inventory and appraisal and the declaration of attorney Paul LaMartina, the Order to Show Cause is discharged with no sanctions imposed. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001421 IN THE MATTER OF JEAN M. KONTE | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Final Distribution on Waiver of Account and for Allowance of Attorney Statutory Fees | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001216 IN THE MATTER OF RUTH ELIZABETH WEST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | First and Final Account, and Report of Executor and Petition for Statutory Compensation and for Final Distribution | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0000789 IN THE MATTER OF ISIDORE E. NATSIOS | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Termination of Proceedings and for Discharge of Personal Representative | It appearing to the Court that there is property belonging to the Estate and that such property was improperly distributed without prior Court authorization, the Petition is denied. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PRO2301317 IN THE MATTER OF KIN MING LAM, ESTATE OF | marin · Probate James T. Chou | First and Final Report of Executor on Waiver of Account and Petition for Its Approval; Petition for Reimbursement of Estate Tax, Penalties, and Interest; Petition for Allowance of Statutory Compensation to Attorneys and Attorneys’ Costs; Petition to Retain Reserve for Closing Costs; Petition to Reduce Bond; and Petition for Final Distribution | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PRO1702992 IN THE MATTER OF DONALD PERRY RESIDUAL TRUST | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Verified Petition for Approval of the Fourth and Final Account and Final Distribution of the Donald Perry Residual Trust; Motion to Continue Hearing | Absent objections, this matter will be continued to July 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to the Motion to Continue Hearing filed by Joan E. Perry on 5/7/26. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0000190 IN THE MATTER OF CATHERINE EBERHARD JACOBSON | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Status Conference | Petitioner is ordered to serve his declaration on all interested parties and provide them with notice of the 11/12/26 appearance. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001731 IN THE MATTER OF CRAIG ALAN RAMINI | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Letters of Administration | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0000431 IN THE MATTER OF LYNELL WHEELOCK | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Verified First Amended Fourth Report of Status of Administration | Absent objections, the Report of Status of Administration is accepted and approved. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0000362 IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL LAWLOR HOGAN | marin · Probate James T. Chou | First and Final Report of Administrator on Waiver of Account; Petition for Allowance of Remaining Statutory Compensation to Attorneys and for Final Distribution | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
PR0001068 IN THE MATTER OF JUDITH ANNE BRISCOE | marin · Probate James T. Chou | Petition for Final Distribution on Waiver of All Accounts and Report of Executor and for Allowance of Statutory Fees to Executor and for Allowance of Statutory Fees and Reimbursement of Costs Advanced to Attorney | Absent objections, this Petition will be granted without hearing. | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |