Tuolumne — Probate Notes for April 17, 2026

Source: https://www.tuolumne.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/pb_d5_04172026.pdf

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 8:30 am DA Case # Date Filed

1 FL19338 Jodi Bermea vs. Wesley Arechiga 12/19/2025

Jodi Bermea Pro Per

Wesley Arechiga Attorney: Nathan Nutting

Review Hearing - Child Custody/Visitation

No appearance necessary if signed Stip & Order is filed

12/19/2025 OSC Application File Tracking 12/24/2025 High Density Other Cases FL19340

Probate Notes are not tentative rulings. Parties and counsel are expected to appear for the hearings unless this note indicates that “no appearance is necessary.”
Unless a personal appearance is required, all participants may appear via Zoom without first securing Court permission using this link:
https://tuolumne-courts-ca-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1615813960?pwd=NTRMT0NwMDg5cnlYdzZ6VnBXWWFsUT09. [Meeting ID: 161 581 3960; Passcode: 123456].
All matters set for hearing in Department 5 are presumptively assigned to that department for all purposes. Parties retain the right under Cal. Const. art VI §21 to
decline consent to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem. By participating in the first hearing, or electing not to attend after due notice thereof, parties are

deemed to have stipulated to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem for the entire case. See CRC 2.816.

Father has still not signed the Court’s indicated and proposed global resolution for this matter, resulting in a quasi-stalemate.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 8:30 am DA Case # Date Filed

2 PR12727 Estate of Bernard L. McDaniel II AKA Bernard L. McDaniel 11/05/2025

Kathleen McDaniel Attorney: Richard Marchini

Review Hearing

New Petition Filed?

11/05/2025 Petition File Tracking 11/14/2025 High Density

Probate Notes are not tentative rulings. Parties and counsel are expected to appear for the hearings unless this note indicates that “no appearance is
necessary.” Unless a personal appearance is required, all participants may appear via Zoom without first securing Court permission using this link:
https://tuolumne-courts-ca-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1615813960?pwd=NTRMT0NwMDg5cnlYdzZ6VnBXWWFsUT09. [Meeting ID: 161 581 3960; Passcode:
123456]. All matters set for hearing in Department 5 are presumptively assigned to that department for all purposes. Parties retain the right under Cal. Const.
art VI §21 to decline consent to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem. By participating in the first hearing, or electing not to attend after due notice
thereof, parties are deemed to have stipulated to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem for the entire case. See CRC 2.816.

No appearance is necessary.

The previous petition for succession to real property having been voluntarily withdrawn, and no replacement petition for probate having been filed, this Court intends to have this case dismissed in its entirety.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 8:30 am DA Case # Date Filed

3 PR12706 Estate Of Edward L. St. Andre 09/30/2025

Carolyn J Deming Attorney: Tamara Polley

Edward L. St. Andre

Review Hearing - Inventory and Appraisal

09/30/2025 Petition File Tracking 12/05/2025 High Density

Probate Notes are not tentative rulings. Parties and counsel are expected to appear for the hearings unless this note indicates that “no appearance is necessary.”
Unless a personal appearance is required, all participants may appear via Zoom without first securing Court permission using this link:
https://tuolumne-courts-ca-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1615813960?pwd=NTRMT0NwMDg5cnlYdzZ6VnBXWWFsUT09. [Meeting ID: 161 581 3960; Passcode: 123456].
All matters set for hearing in Department 5 are presumptively assigned to that department for all purposes. Parties retain the right under Cal. Const. art VI §21 to
decline consent to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem. By participating in the first hearing, or electing not to attend after due notice thereof, parties
are deemed to have stipulated to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem for the entire case. See CRC 2.816.

No appearance is necessary.

This was the scheduled review hearing to confirm timely submission of the requirement I&A, which has indeed occurred. This hearing can go off-calendar.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 8:30 am DA Case # Date Filed

4 PR12514 Estate of Mark John Belletto 08/19/2024

Mark John Belletto

Alex Belletto Attorney: William
Broderick-Villa
Doctors Medical Center Pro Per

Discover Bank Pro Per

Bank of America Pro Per

Review Hearing - Report - Probate Code 12200

FURTHER
Final Distribution Hearing - Failure to File

FURTHER

02/05/2026 Final Distribution File Tracking 11/20/2024 High Density

Probate Notes are not tentative rulings. Parties and counsel are expected to appear for the hearings unless this note indicates that “no appearance is
necessary.” Unless a personal appearance is required, all participants may appear via Zoom without first securing Court permission using this link:
https://tuolumne-courts-ca-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1615813960?pwd=NTRMT0NwMDg5cnlYdzZ6VnBXWWFsUT09. [Meeting ID: 161 581 3960; Passcode:
123456]. All matters set for hearing in Department 5 are presumptively assigned to that department for all purposes. Parties retain the right under Cal. Const.
art VI §21 to decline consent to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem. By participating in the first hearing, or electing not to attend after due notice
thereof, parties are deemed to have stipulated to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem for the entire case. See CRC 2.816.

Before the Court this day is the continued hearing on a petition to approve the final distribution plan, including the amounts sought for statutory fees and reimbursement. The Court previously not4ed a few concerns, which were discussed in detail with counsel and petitioner at the previous hearing. In advance of this hearing, it was expected that the petitioner would provide the following:

Some clear path forward on how the creditor claims would be referenced in the final petition. As noted, between 12/26/2024 and 01/13/2025 this Court received three creditor claims that were mailed to petitioner’s previous residence.

An assignment from the former spouse Kristen that she is foregoing her spare whether that be 50% or 33.33%. See Probate Code §6401(a).

As assignment from Kristen, Max and Brendon setting forth the reason they prefer to give a gift to petitioner knowing it may trigger IRS implications rather than simply disclaim their interest and allow an equal share of the estate to pass to the remaining three parties (petitioner, Taylor, Zakary) in equal shares). See Probate Code §11604(b).

At the time of review and preparation of this note, nothing has been filed.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 8:30 am DA Case # Date Filed

5 PR12469 Estate of Mattew David Thomas 05/13/2024

Mattew David Thomas

Shelby Thomas Attorney: Rachel Patton

Review Hearing - Report - Probate Code 12200

05/13/2024 Petition File Tracking 03/03/2025 High Density

Probate Notes are not tentative rulings. Parties and counsel are expected to appear for the hearings unless this note indicates that “no appearance is necessary.”
Unless a personal appearance is required, all participants may appear via Zoom without first securing Court permission using this link:
https://tuolumne-courts-ca-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1615813960?pwd=NTRMT0NwMDg5cnlYdzZ6VnBXWWFsUT09. [Meeting ID: 161 581 3960; Passcode: 123456].
All matters set for hearing in Department 5 are presumptively assigned to that department for all purposes. Parties retain the right under Cal. Const. art VI §21 to
decline consent to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem. By participating in the first hearing, or electing not to attend after due notice thereof, parties are

deemed to have stipulated to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem for the entire case. See CRC 2.816.

This is the scheduled review hearing on the status of the ongoing administration, pursuant to Probate Code §12201. However, a review of the court file reveals a vacancy where the required §12200 petition or status report is supposed to be. While this Court can plainly see the Notice of Proposed Action to sell a parcel of real property filed six weeks ago, that is not a substitute for a report. In fact, this Court has a very fine, user-friendly status report form (TUO-PR-125) to make the process as easy as falling asleep at a Max Richter concern. Counsel to advise.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 8:30 am DA Case # Date Filed

6 PR12470 Estate of Sandra Leigh Burman 05/15/2024

Augustin Eugene Burman-Alston Attorney: Lily Harris

Sandra Leigh Burman

State of California Franchise Tax
Board
Final Distribution Hearing

FURTHER

05/15/2024 Petition File Tracking 12/10/2024 High Density

Probate Notes are not tentative rulings. Parties and counsel are expected to appear for the hearings unless this note indicates that “no appearance is
necessary.” Unless a personal appearance is required, all participants may appear via Zoom without first securing Court permission using this link:
https://tuolumne-courts-ca-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1615813960?pwd=NTRMT0NwMDg5cnlYdzZ6VnBXWWFsUT09. [Meeting ID: 161 581 3960; Passcode: 123456].
All matters set for hearing in Department 5 are presumptively assigned to that department for all purposes. Parties retain the right under Cal. Const. art VI §21 to
decline consent to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem. By participating in the first hearing, or electing not to attend after due notice thereof, parties
are deemed to have stipulated to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem for the entire case. See CRC 2.816.

This is the continued hearing on a petition to approve the proposed estate distribution. At the previous hearing, this Court identified a few small issues, which counsel advised would be quickly addressed in a supplemental proposed order. However, at the time of review, no such order has arrived. The issues are as follows: Assuming an estate value of, there appears to have been a loss to the estate of the following assets: $1,500 (Subaru); $900 (Honda Shadow); $350 (1970 boat); $400 (1970 boat); $2,100 (1980 boat); and $7,000 (furnishings). Unless these assets were accounted for elsewhere, statutory fees must be reduced accordingly. Petitioner’s request for reimbursement from the distributable net of the estate cannot include the $1,190 he paid on 02/20/2024 for the probate attorney deposit since estate attorneys are only paid via statute and court order, not on retainer.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 8:30 am DA Case # Date Filed

7 PR12449 Estate of Stewart Everest Hatler 04/10/2024

Lesa Magney Attorney: Gary Dambacher

Stewart Everest Hatler

Tuolumne Utilities District Pro Per

State of California Franchise Tax Pro Per
Board
Jeremy Caswell Attorney: Gary Dambacher

Review Hearing - Report - Probate Code 12200

09/10/2025 Petition File Tracking 12/10/2024 High Density

Probate Notes are not tentative rulings. Parties and counsel are expected to appear for the hearings unless this note indicates that “no appearance is necessary.”
Unless a personal appearance is required, all participants may appear via Zoom without first securing Court permission using this link:
https://tuolumne-courts-ca-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1615813960?pwd=NTRMT0NwMDg5cnlYdzZ6VnBXWWFsUT09. [Meeting ID: 161 581 3960; Passcode: 123456].
All matters set for hearing in Department 5 are presumptively assigned to that department for all purposes. Parties retain the right under Cal. Const. art VI §21 to
decline consent to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem. By participating in the first hearing, or electing not to attend after due notice thereof, parties
are deemed to have stipulated to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem for the entire case. See CRC 2.816.

No appearance is needed.

The Court, having received and reviewed petitioner’s TUO-PR-125, intends to find by a preponderance of the evidence that good cause exists to extend the period of administration for this complex estate and to set a continued §12201 status hearing for 08/21/2026 @ 8:30 a.m..

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 8:30 am DA Case # Date Filed

8 PR12411 Estate of William W. Nichols 02/15/2024

William W. Nichols

Antoinette Key Attorney: David Wade

Daniel S. Nichols Attorney: Carrie McKernan

Review Hearing - Report - Probate Code 12200

FURTHER

02/15/2024 Petition File Tracking 01/28/2025 High Density

Probate Notes are not tentative rulings. Parties and counsel are expected to appear for the hearings unless this note indicates that “no appearance is necessary.”
Unless a personal appearance is required, all participants may appear via Zoom without first securing Court permission using this link:
https://tuolumne-courts-ca-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1615813960?pwd=NTRMT0NwMDg5cnlYdzZ6VnBXWWFsUT09. [Meeting ID: 161 581 3960; Passcode: 123456].
All matters set for hearing in Department 5 are presumptively assigned to that department for all purposes. Parties retain the right under Cal. Const. art VI §21 to
decline consent to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem. By participating in the first hearing, or electing not to attend after due notice thereof, parties are
deemed to have stipulated to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem for the entire case. See CRC 2.816.

No appearance is needed.

This is the scheduled review hearing on the status of the ongoing administration, pursuant to Probate Code §12201. However, a review of the court file reveals that a petition to approve a plan for final distribution is already on file and set for hearing 05/22/2026. As such, this hearing can go off-calendar.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 8:30 am DA Case # Date Filed

9 PR12755 In the Matter of Raymond Eric Dixon 02/11/2026

Eric A Dixon Attorney: Matthew Toth

Raymond Eric Dixon

Determine Succ to Real Property

FURTHER

02/11/2026 Petition File Tracking 03/09/2026 High Density

Probate Notes are not tentative rulings. Parties and counsel are expected to appear for the hearings unless this note indicates that “no appearance is
necessary.” Unless a personal appearance is required, all participants may appear via Zoom without first securing Court permission using this link:
https://tuolumne-courts-ca-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1615813960?pwd=NTRMT0NwMDg5cnlYdzZ6VnBXWWFsUT09. [Meeting ID: 161 581 3960; Passcode:
123456]. All matters set for hearing in Department 5 are presumptively assigned to that department for all purposes. Parties retain the right under Cal. Const.
art VI §21 to decline consent to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem. By participating in the first hearing, or electing not to attend after due notice
thereof, parties are deemed to have stipulated to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem for the entire case. See CRC 2.816.

No appearance is needed.

This is the continued initial hearing on a by-pass petition to determine intestate succession to decedent’s primary residence. Petitioner purports to be the successor in interest by virtue of §6402(a), in that he is the sole natural heir. At the prior hearing, this Court identified two shortcomings.

First, every by-pass petition must state “the facts upon which the petitioner bases the allegation that the described real property was the decedent's primary residence.” See §13152(a)(3). There was nothing in the petition connecting 22000 Elizabeth Lane to the

decedent, let alone as his primary residence. Although one’s “primary residence” can differ from one’s last residence (ie, assisted living, hospice), there must still be some permanency or continuing expectation of periodic return associated with the former. See, e.g., CCP §704.995; Govt. Code §244; Veh. Code §516; Estate of Wardani (2022) 82 Cal.App.5th 870, 882-883; Marriage of Amezquita & Archuleta (2002) 101 Cal.App.4th 1415, 1419-1420; Kibbee v. Blue Ridge Ins. Co. (1999) 69 Cal.App.4th 53, 61-62; DeMiglio v. Mashore (1992) 4 Cal.App.4th 1260, 1268.

Second, a trial court may grant a by-pass petition only if it determines “the property described in the order is property of the decedent.” See §13154(b)(4). There was nothing in the petition demonstrating decedent’s ownership of 22000 Elizabeth Lane, at any time and certainly not at this time when orders are being sought.

On 04/08/2026, petitioner filed a supplement to his petition which – to put it mildly – hit this one out of the park. The quality and quantity of evidence supplied by petitioner establishing current ownership and primary residence sets a new benchmark for this Court, and gives this Court much pleasure in granting the petition forthwith.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 8:30 am DA Case # Date Filed

10 FL17462 Alyssa Samaripa vs. Chandler T Hampton 01/11/2022

Alyssa Samaripa Pro Per

Chandler T Hampton Attorney: Nathan Nutting

OSC Hearing - Child Custody/Visitation

01/11/2022 OSC Application File Tracking 07/11/2024 High Density

Probate Notes are not tentative rulings. Parties and counsel are expected to appear for the hearings unless this note indicates that “no appearance is
necessary.” Unless a personal appearance is required, all participants may appear via Zoom without first securing Court permission using this link:
https://tuolumne-courts-ca-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1615813960?pwd=NTRMT0NwMDg5cnlYdzZ6VnBXWWFsUT09. [Meeting ID: 161 581 3960; Passcode: 123456].
All matters set for hearing in Department 5 are presumptively assigned to that department for all purposes. Parties retain the right under Cal. Const. art VI §21 to
decline consent to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem. By participating in the first hearing, or electing not to attend after due notice thereof, parties
are deemed to have stipulated to the Commissioner serving as a Judge Pro Tem for the entire case. See CRC 2.816.

See OAJR filed 04/06/2026.

Grandfather is now supervised.

Parties given 3-4-4-3.

Need to address Father’s new claims: Mother is living out of her vehicle Mother has arrest warrant issued for DUI in CRM79095 (court file shows physical resident address in Riverbank) Father says no custody of “other kids” but no other FL in this county

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 10:00 am DA Case # Date Filed

11 PR12354 Conservatorship of Annette Louise Ferreira 10/27/2023

Genevieve Reyes Pro Per

Annette Louise Ferreira

Janice G. Lopez

Simpson-Van Bokkelen Bonding Pro Per

Review Hearing - Investigator Report - PR Code 1850

10/27/2023 Transfer In File Tracking 05/06/2024 High Density

This is a transfer-in limited conservatorship over the person and estate of an elderly woman, presently in the care of a suitable non family member. The Court is awaiting receipt and review of the required annual investigative report to determine if this limited conservatorship remains appropriate. Since Probate Code §1851(b)(1) requires the report to be filed and served “not less than 15 days before the date of review,” the hearing may need to be continued unless the interested waive the notice defect.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 10:00 am DA Case # Date Filed

12 PR11780 Conservatorship of Daniel Louis Heiny 01/22/2020

Susan Heiny Attorney: Jennifer Lothert

Daniel Louis Heiny

Review Hearing - Investigator Report - PR Code 1850

01/22/2020 Petition File Tracking 04/24/2024 High Density

This is an established general conservatorship over the person of a young man, presently in the care of his mother. Despite a recent snafu with his last out-of-home placement, he seems to have done well since moving. The Court is awaiting receipt and review of the required annual investigative report. Since Probate Code §1851(b)(1) requires the report to be filed and served “not less than 15 days before the date of review,” the hearing may need to be continued unless the interested waive the notice defect.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 10:00 am DA Case # Date Filed

13 PR11254 Conservatorship of Haley M. Merz 11/23/2015

Darlene Theresa Merz Pro Per

Haley Michelle Merz Attorney: Donald Martell

Review Hearing - Investigator Report - PR Code 1850

11/23/2015 Petition: Other File Tracking 11/23/2015 Petition 04/24/2024 High Density

This is an established general conservatorship over the person of a young woman, presently in the care of her mother. The Court is awaiting receipt and review of the required annual investigative report. Since Probate Code §1851(b)(1) requires the report to be filed and served “not less than 15 days before the date of review,” the hearing may need to be continued unless the interested waive the notice defect.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 10:00 am DA Case # Date Filed

14 PR12182 Conservatorship of Jana Friedman 10/18/2022

Tuolumne County Public Guardian Attorney: County Counsel

Jana Friedman Attorney:Pro Per Carrie McKernan

Review Hearing - Investigator Report - PR Code 1850

FURTHER - report filed?

10/18/2022 Petition File Tracking 10/18/2022 Petition 07/31/2025 High Density

This is an established general conservatorship over the person and estate of an elderly woman with significant health concerns, presently in the care of the public guardian. It is understood that she recently moved out of county in conjunction with the sale of her prior residence. The Court is awaiting receipt and review of the required annual investigative report. Since Probate Code §1851(b)(1) requires the report to be filed and served “not less than 15 days before the date of review,” the hearing may need to be continued unless the interested waive the notice defect.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 10:00 am DA Case # Date Filed

15 PR12057 Conservatorship of Jill McClintock-Cole 02/18/2022

Tuolumne County Public Guardian Attorney: Sarah Carrillo

Jill McClintock-Cole

Review Hearing - Investigator Report - PR Code 1850

Accounting Hearing

2nd simplified

02/18/2022 Petition File Tracking 02/18/2022 Petition 04/29/2024 High Density Other Cases CVL65145

This is an established general conservatorship over the person and estate of an elderly woman, presently in the care of the public guardian. The Court is awaiting receipt and review of the required annual investigative report. Since Probate Code §1851(b)(1) requires the report to be filed and served “not less than 15 days before the date of review,” the hearing may need to be continued unless the interested waive the notice defect.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 10:00 am DA Case # Date Filed

16 PR10681 Conservatorship of Joseph Myron LaKamp 02/03/2011

Charles M LaKamp Attorney: Matthew Wright

Marianne LaKamp Attorney: Matthew Wright

Joseph Myron LaKamp

Charles D LaKamp Attorney: Matthew Wright

Review Hearing - Investigator Report - PR Code 1850

02/03/2011 Petition File Tracking 04/24/2024 High Density

This is an established general conservatorship over the person of a young man, presently in the out-of-home care of his parents. The Court is awaiting receipt and review of the required annual investigative report to determine, based on the conservators’ initial request, whether the conservatee can be graduated to a limited. Since Probate Code §1851(b)(1) requires the report to be filed and served “not less than 15 days before the date of review,” the hearing may need to be continued unless the interested waive the notice defect.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 10:00 am DA Case # Date Filed

17 PR11890 Conservatorship of Laila Martin 01/12/2021

Dayn Martin Attorney: Jennifer Lothert

Trinka Martin Attorney: Jennifer Lothert

Laila Martin

Review Hearing - Investigator Report - PR Code 1850

01/12/2021 Petition File Tracking 04/24/2024 High Density

This is an established general conservatorship over the person of a young woman, presently in the care of her parents. The Court is awaiting receipt and review of the required annual investigative report. Since Probate Code §1851(b)(1) requires the report to be filed and served “not less than 15 days before the date of review,” the hearing may need to be continued unless the interested waive the notice defect.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 10:00 am DA Case # Date Filed

18 PR10600 Conservatorship of Mark Lee Wilcox 06/01/2010

Jerry Lee Wilcox

Maria J Wilcox

Mark Lee Wilcox

Jessica M Wilcox

Rosa Marie Smith Attorney: Jennifer Lothert

Accounting Hearing

Set Bi-Annual Review 1850

11/15/2024 Petition File Tracking 01/21/2025 High Density Other Cases PR11269

This was to be a review of the conservatorship of the estate, in conjunction with a review of the propriety of the special needs trust. No accounting has been filed so the hearing will undoubtedly need to be continued. Since Probate Code §1851(b)(1) requires the report to be filed and served “not less than 15 days before the date of review,” the hearing may need to be continued unless the interested waive the notice defect.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 10:00 am DA Case # Date Filed

19 PR11900 Guardianship of Allyson Dawn Solano 01/28/2021

Laura E. Young Pro Per

Harrison K.F.B. Young Pro Per

Allyson Dawn Solano

Review Hearing - Guardian Rept-Probate Code 1513.2

FURTHER
Motion Hearing - Other

Petition for Instructions Minors Mental Health Treatment and Placement

01/28/2021 Petition File Tracking 01/28/2021 Petition 04/12/2024 High Density

On 04/07/2026, guardians filed a petition for instructions regarding their options to secure “behavioral health” treatment for the ward.

Notice: Absent good cause (§1203) or a request for emergency intervention, all
guardianship petitions for instruction require at least 15 days’ notice
(§1460(a)). As such, this petition cannot be heard this day. In addition,
guardianship petitions require notice to the ward (§1460(b)(2)), and there is
no proof of that having occurred. Finally, in light of the concerns raised at
the previous hearing regarding the possibility of resignation, notice must
also be provided to the biological parents (§1202).

Merits: While it is premature to address merits, §2403 pertains to estates only. It
is generally understood that guardians have the right to subject wards to
non-surgical medical treatment (§2353), but may not have the ward
sterilized, admitted to a mental health facility, or subjected to experimental
drugs/treatments without a specialized hearing. See §2356. For
nonconsensual mental health care that does not rise to the level of
involuntary institutionalism, a petition can be used but it must support with
specificity and medical affidavits showing (1) the nature of the medical
condition requiring treatment, (2) the recommended course, (3) the threat
to the health of the ward if authorization to consent is delayed or denied,
(4) the predictable or probable outcome of the recommended treatment, (5)
medically available alternatives, if any, and (6) the efforts made to obtain
an informed consent from the ward. See §2357(c). This petition
does not include any of the requirements.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 10:00 am DA Case # Date Filed

20 PR12648 Guardianship of Andre Edmond Bodle Stubbs 05/15/2025

Joseph Laurence Bodle Pro Per

Andre Edmond Stubbs Pro Per

Hannah Bodle

Terminate Guardianship Hearing

05/15/2025 Petition File Tracking 05/15/2025 Petition 05/19/2025 High Density Other Cases FL18128

Despite bio mom’s historical resistance to this guardianship, and eventual acquiescence, she has recently filed a petition to terminate this guardianship – and in conjunction with the guardian’s relocation do to his own “family instability” where he was living.

This case will require further involvement by the court investigator, and new involvement by minor’s counsel. Voir dire the parties regarding their ability to cover the related costs in lieu of county funding.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 10:00 am DA Case # Date Filed

21 PR11889 Guardianship of Christopher Andrew Means Jr 01/07/2021

Debra Sprague Pro Per

Christopher Andrew Means

Review Hearing - Guardian Rept-Probate Code 1513.2

01/07/2021 Petition File Tracking 01/07/2021 Petition 04/26/2024 High Density

This is the annual review of an established guardianship. In the report, the guardian notes that the time has come to consider terminating the guardianship and allowing the child to return full-time to his biological mother. There is a complex background that will require involvement from the court investigator before the guardianship can be terminated.

Bio dad: Christopher Means – rights terminated (2018) Bio mom: Jalynne Castro – rights terminated (2018) Adopted: Angela Means – unable to care Guardian: Debra Sprague (2021)

In re Noreen G. (2010) 181 Cal.App.4th 1359, 1392-1394: “Absent an explicit agreement to the contrary, a birth parent is not entitled to postadoption visitation with his or her children … [however], agreements that provide for birth parents to continue visitation with their children following termination of parental rights or adoption are also recognized by statute and enforceable, but any such agreements must be in writing and must be found by the court to be in the best interests of the children. Fam.Code, § 8616.5”

§2662: “Whenever the court grants a petition removing the guardian or tendering the resignation of the guardian, if the court does not immediately appoint a successor guardian, the court shall at the same time appoint a responsible adult to make educational decisions for the minor until a successor guardian is appointed.”

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 10:00 am DA Case # Date Filed

22 PR11337 Guardianship of Jesse J. Bustamante 06/23/2016

Kathryn Keagy Pro Per

Jesse Lucas Bustamante

Jesus Bustamante Pro Per

Brandie D Folres Pro Per

Petition Hearing

Terminate Guardianship
Petition Hearing

Determine a Parental Relationship - See FL14605
Hearing: Other

Terminate Guardianship

10/20/2022 Termination of Guardianship File Tracking 10/17/2024 High Density

Related to FL14605.

This guardianship was commenced via petition filed in 2016. According to the guardian: (1) bio mom was incarcerated; (2) bio dad was “absent” and homeless; and (3) child was with petitioner since birth.

On 01/09/2026, the guardian appeared at the annualized review hearing with the CG-251 in hand and advised that she had recently moved and apologized for missing the initial review hearing. She advised that she “did not know” her new address and would update the court as soon as she could. For reasons that are not clear, the GC-251 she handed the court that day was never scanned into the file.

On 01/26/2026, Brandi Flores – a great grandmother – filed a motion for visitation indicating a desire to take the child to see his father.

On 03/06/2026, both Brandi and Jesus, the ward’s biological father, appeared at the hearing on Brandi’s motion and informed this Court that the guardian is reportedly homeless and has apparently traveled to Oklahoma to “drop off” the ward with the biological father and flee. Father proceeded to file a motion to terminate the guardianship and a motion to determine parental relations.

Court shall call up FL14605 and enter an order immediately halting Father’s $33/month child support obligation owing to the guardian, and order updated FL-150s from both parties in order to establish an order favoring father.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 10:00 am DA Case # Date Filed

23 PR10727 Guardianship of Malaki Renteria 06/07/2011

Berta Renteria Attorney: Jennifer Lothert

Pete Renteria Attorney: Jennifer Lothert

Malaki Renteria

Erika C Olsen Pro Per

Rudy Renteria Pro Per

Jerry Katz

Belinda Katz

Review Hearing - Guardian Rept-Probate Code 1513.2

12/06/2016 Petition: Other File Tracking 04/24/2024 High Density

This is the annual review of a guardianship but the guardians have not yet filed the GC-251.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 10:00 am DA Case # Date Filed

24 PR12325 In The Matter John Landrum Martin III 09/19/2023

Melissa Hunter Martin Attorney:Pro Per James Cilley

John Landrum Martin

Accounting Hearing

2nd - simplified
Review Hearing - Investigator Report - PR Code 1850

12/18/2025 Petition File Tracking 02/14/2025 From Court-Probate on Calendar

This is an established general conservatorship over the person and estate of an elderly man, presently in the care of his daughter. The Court is awaiting receipt and review of the required annual investigative report. Since Probate Code §1851(b)(1) requires the report to be filed and served “not less than 15 days before the date of review,” the hearing may need to be continued unless the interested waive the notice defect.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 1:30 pm DA Case # Date Filed

25 FL17016 David Munroe and Samantha Sommerville 03/25/2021

David Munroe Attorney: Juley Salkeld

Samantha Sommerville

Court Trial: Long Cause

Day 3 of 3
Est. Duration: 4.00 Hours

03/25/2021 Petition File Tracking 12/11/2023 High Density

Trial Day 3 if needed.

4/13/2026 8:53 am

Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne Consolidated Calendar Commissioner Steven Streger

Department 5 April 17, 2026 1:30 pm DA Case # Date Filed

26 CV67983 Petition of Vanessa Smith 01/12/2026

Vanessa Smith Pro Per

OSC Hearing - Name Change

FURTHER

01/12/2026 Petition File Tracking 01/16/2026 High Density

Nonconfidential name change; still awaiting proof of publication

4/13/2026 8:53 am