Solano — Department Twenty-Two (Judge Jones)

Source: https://solano.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/dept_22.pdf

DEPARTMENT TWENTY-TWO HONORABLE ALESIA JONES 707-207-7322

TENTATIVE RULINGS AND PROBATE PREGRANTS

CALENDAR DATE: September 28, 2026

ADVISEMENTS

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9:30 a.m. CALENDAR

IN RE THE ESTATE OF HAZEL R. DRIGGARS, DECEASED

LINE FPR038341 2 Order to Show Cause – Clark S. Driggars; Notice to the Solano County Public Administrator of Their Possible Appointment as Successor Administrator

PREGRANT ORDER

The court issued an Order to Show Cause for the executor, Clark S. Driggars to appear. Clark S. Driggars and counsel to appear. The Solano County Public Administrator is to appear for possible appointment as Successor Administrator.

Remote appearances are approved.

IN RE THE ESTATE OF THOMAS MCCORMACK, DECEASED

LINE PR23-00186 3 Order to Show Cause Hearing for Failure to Appear as to Counsel Klomparens and Counsel Reggiardo III

Amended Petition for Order Determining Title to Trust Assets Held by Another [Probate Code §850(a)(2)(C)] Filed October 21, 2024

Objection to Amended Petition for Order Determining Title to Trust Assets Held By Another [Probate Code §850(a)(2)(C)]

PREGRANT ORDER

The court signed a stipulation to consolidate all of the related matters under case number PR23-00186. This matter was continued from September 3, 2026 to allow the parties to continue to finalize their settlement agreement and for an Order to Show Cause on Objector’s Counsel, Robin Klomparens and Petitioner’s Counsel, Silvio Reggiardo III.

Counsel and parties to appear and shall be prepared to address status of the settlement agreement. Remote appearances are approved.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE RAYMOND DENNIS ROBINSON SR. AND MYRALINE LEE ROBINSON FAMILY TRUST 4 PR24-00540

Order to Show Cause – Orella Robinson

Hearing: Other Status Hearing

PREGRANT ORDER

Orella Robinson to appear for the Order to Show Cause.

Counsel and parties to appear and address the status of filing the settlement and dismissal. Remote appearances are approved.

IN RE THE ESTATE OF EFFIE A. TUNNELL, DECEASEDLINE PR26-00490

5 Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed and for Authorization to Administer Under the Independent Administration of Estates Act

PREGRANT ORDER

The court on its own motion continues this hearing to December 3, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in
Department 22. Pending the continued hearing the petitioner shall resolve the following
issues:

1. Petition, item 3.e: While the petition states that the will waives bond, it only
waived the bond for the named executors. The petition also states that bond waivers have
been attached. However, the will devises the estate to the decedent’s deceased spouse who
survived the decedent, but later died. There is no bond waiver on file by the personal
representative of the Estate of J. Weldon Tunnell.

2. Petition, item 8: It is unclear how the petitioner and Linda Fields are related to
the decedent. While, the petition identifies them as granddaughters, it is unclear who their
parent was.

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IN RE THE ESTATE OF ANDREW CHESANEK, DECEASEDLINE PR26-00494 6 Petition for Letters of Administration and for Authorization to Administer Under the Independent Administration of Estates Act

PREGRANT ORDER

The court on its own motion continues this hearing to December 3, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in
Department 22. Pending the continued hearing the petitioner shall resolve the following
issues:

1. Petition, item 2.b: The name of the proposed administrator was not provided.
2. Petition, item 2.c: The petitioner shall clarify if full or limited authority is being
sought.
3. The notice states on item 4. that the petitioner seeks to admit a will. However, the
petition states the decedent died intestate. The petitioner shall clarify.

IN RE THE ESTATE OF ROBERT B. MURRAY, DECEAESDLINE
PR26-00496

7 Petition for Letters of Administration and for Authorization to Administer Under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (filed by Dev Patel)

Objection to Petition for Probate Filed by Dev Patel

Petition for Probate of Lost Will and for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed and
for Authorization to Administer Under the Independent Administration of Estates Act
(filed by Shelli Wahl)

PREGRANT ORDER

The court notes there is a competing petition on calendar for October 7, 2026. The court
on its own motion continues this hearing to October 7, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Department
22, so that both petitions can be heard concurrently. Pending the continued hearing the
parties shall resolve the following issues with their respective pleadings:

As to the Petition filed by Dev Patel:

1. Petition, item 1: The petitioner did not specify which newspaper will be used
for publication.

2. Petition, item 8: The petitioner must include himself on this list and provide his
age, address, and relationship to the decedent.

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3. The petitioner does not state whether he had a relationship with the decedent or why he believes he is entitled to Letters. The petitioner’s priority for appointment is below that of the Solano County Public Administrator. (Prob. Code § 8461, subd. (p), (r).) There is no evidence that notice of the proceedings has been given to the Public Administrator.
   4. Duties and Liabilities of Personal Representative (DE-147): The address and telephone number for the personal representative are missing.
   5. There is no Proof of Service on file showing all those entitled to notice have received it per Probate Code section 8110.
   6. There is no proof of publication on file. (Prob. Code § 8124.)

As to the Petition filed by Shelli Wahl:

1. The original will is not on file. (Probate Code § 8200.)

2. The petition in the caption requests probate of a lost will, but the petition also states that the will was found in the decedent’s home after his death. The petitioner shall explain whether the will is lost or not.

3. Petition, item 8: Per the instructions on page three of the Petition for Item 8, the petitioner is required to list everyone named in the decedent’s will and give them notice of the proceeding.

4. There is no proof of publication on file. (Prob. Code § 8124.)

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