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Merced — Monday, July 27, 2026 130 pm
California foreclosure, tax-defaulted, court-ordered and probate-sale law and official procedures — verbatim and citable.
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- 2026-09-26
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- 2026-09-27
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- Merced County
Merced — Monday, July 27, 2026 130 pm¶
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Superior Court of California
County of Merced
Probate Department
Probate Notes
Probate Notes for future calendars are available from the time they are created until the
morning of the scheduled hearing. The Probate Examiner’s Notes typically will be posted 5
days prior to the hearing. If you are filing documents to cure a technical defect, documents
should be filed a minimum of 2 court days prior to the hearing. Documents filed late will not
be reviewed except on the date of the hearing at the Judge’s discretion and could result in a
continuance of your case.
Parties intending to appear in Court regarding their hearing must notify all other parties and
call (209) 725-4111 to notify the Court of such intent by 4:00 pm on the day before the
hearing.
Contacting the Probate Examiner:
Probate Examiner’s email address is: probate.examiner@mercedcourt.org
Emails must have the case identification information and hearing date/time in the subject
line. No attachments will be opened. The Probate Examiner can only respond to
inquiries regarding the meaning of comments in the Notes. Please do not email to notify
that documents have been filed, to request a confirmation whether documents have been
received or to request the clearing of notes. No legal or procedural advice may be given by
the Examiner in response to your email.
Questions regarding fees, forms or status of orders should be directed to the Probate Unit
of the Clerk’s Office at (209) 725-4111 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 pm. and
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.
The following cases are not reflected in the Probate Notes and appearances are
required unless previously excused by the Court:
▪ Guardianships and Conservatorships of the Person ▪ Minor’s Compromise cases before the Probate Court for approval
*Questions involving Guardianships (including SIJF) and Conservatorships of the Person should be
directed to the Court Investigators Office at (209) 725-4190.
Please note no legal or procedural advice can be provided by the Court Investigator’s Office.
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Superior Court of California, County of Merced PROBATE/CONSERVATORSHIP CALENDAR HONORABLE: Stephanie Jamieson ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DATE: Monday, July 27, 2026 TIME: 1:30 PM Courtroom 8 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PROBATE CALENDAR
The following tentative rulings shall become the ruling of the court unless a party gives notice of CASE#: 24PR-00496 intention to appear as follows: CASE NAME: Estate of Amber Marie Garner-Robinson 1. You must call (209) 725-4240 to notify the court of your intent to appear.
THIS CASE IS SET FOR HEARING ON: 2. You must give notice to all other parties before 4:00 p.m. of your intent to object. 1. Petition For Letters of Administration with Full IAEA Authority Per California Rules of Court, rule 3.1308(a)(1), failure to do both items 1 and 2 will result in no oral THE FOLLOWING ISSUES AND/OR DEFICIENCIES STILL NOTED: argument. Parties who contest the tentative ruling or wish to appear remotely at a hearing 1. No Proof of Publication filed with the Court. Probate Code §8120 et seq. must contact the clerk of the Court at (209) 725-4111 to provide their contact information for PROBATEthe remoteEXAMINER’Shearing. RECOMMENDATION: Appearance required.
SPECIAL SET
CASE#: 18PR-00131
CASE NAME: Estate of Nestor Navarro
THIS CASE IS SET FOR HEARING ON: 1. Petition For Approval Of Settlement Agreement; 2. Motion for Reconsideration; 3. Motion For Entry Of Judgment On Adjudicated Issues; 4. Fourth Petition For Allowance Of Extraordinary Compensation To Administer And To Attorneys For The Period August 1, 2024 Through March 31, 2025.
PROBATE EXAMINER’S RECOMMENDATION: Appearance required.
CASE#: 18PR-00345
CASE NAME: Guardianship of Andrea E. Navarro and Sofia C. Navarro
THIS CASE IS SET FOR HEARING ON: Continued from June 15, 2026 re: Status Conference.
PROBATE EXAMINER’S RECOMMENDATION: Trailing case #18PR-00131 Estate of Nestor Navarro.
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CASE#: 24CV-03396
CASE NAME: Mark Adams vs. Jose Navarro
THIS CASE IS SET FOR HEARING ON: Continued from June 15, 2026 for OSC Re: Dismissal – Notice of Settlement
PROBATE EXAMINER’S RECOMMENDATION: Trailing case #18PR-00131 Estate of Nestor Navarro.
(End of Probate Notes)
Probate Notes – Monday, July 27, 2026