| Case Description: | PR25-00147 - TRUST: KATHLEEN LAXALT FAMILY TRUST |
| Filing Date: | 02/20/2025 |
| Case Type: | TN - TRUST/CONSERVATORSHIP |
| Status: |
| Case Cross Reference Cross Reference Number |
| No Cross Reference Numbers Available |
| Case Parties | ||
| Seq | Type | Name |
| 1 | JUDG - Judge | GORMAN, PROB. COMM. EDMUND J. |
| 3 | TRUS - Trust | KATHLEEN LAXALT FAMILY TRUST, |
| 5 | ATTY - Attorney | Kealy, Esq., Patrick M. |
| 7 | ATTY - Attorney | Renner, Esq., Carolyn K. |
| 8 | ATTY - Attorney | Lattin, Esq., Donald Albert |
| 11 | PETR - Petitioner | BURRIS, KEVAN DANIELLE |
| 12 | INST - Interested Party | SMELAND, BARBARA |
| Event Information | |||
| Date/Time | Hearing Judge | Event Description | Outcome |
| 10/26/2026 at 9:00 AM | Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN | H316 - EVIDENTIARY HEARING |
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| 10/23/2026 at 9:00 AM | Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN | H316 - EVIDENTIARY HEARING |
- filed on: Extra Text: |
| 10/22/2026 at 9:00 AM | Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN | H316 - EVIDENTIARY HEARING |
- filed on: Extra Text: |
| 09/17/2026 at 11:00 AM | Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN | H756 - PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE |
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| 03/23/2026 at 1:00 PM | Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN | H364 - HEARING... |
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| 12/11/2025 at 1:30 PM | Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN | H820 - STATUS HEARING |
D640 - Ord Entered filed on: 12/11/2025 Extra Text: JAVS/COURTROOM "A"/1:30PM/RBRANUM 12/11/2025: In-Person Status Hearing; Hearing to address Trustee's Petition for Instructions and for Authority to Sell Asset of the Trust COURT ORDERED: Trustee's Petition for Instructions and for Authority to Sell Asset of the Trust is held in abeyance. COURT FURTHER ORDERED: In-Person Hearing Re: Trustee's Petition for Instructions and for Authority to Sell Asset of the Trust is scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., in Courtroom "A", 75 Court St., Reno, NV COURT FURTHER ORDERED: * In-Person Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., in Courtroom "A", 75 Court St., Reno, NV * In-Person Evidentiary Hearing scheduled for Thursday, October 22nd, Friday, October 23rd, and Monday, October 26, 2026, in Courtroom "A", 75 Court St., Reno, NV. - Times of hearing will be discusssed at the Pre-trial conference. |
| 11/05/2025 at 9:00 AM | Honorable BARRY BRESLOW | H812 - SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE |
D480 - Heard - Not Settled filed on: 11/05/2025 Extra Text: |
| 10/14/2025 at 2:00 PM | Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN | H820 - STATUS HEARING |
D435 - Heard ... filed on: 10/14/2025 Extra Text: JAVS/COURTROOM "A"/2:00PM/RBRANUM 10/14/2025: In-Person Status Hearing to Address Remaining Relief Requested in Cross-Petitions COURT ORDERED: Trustee is directed not to expend any of the funds in the Trust account, except by further order of the Court on the motion of any party or on the stipulation of the parties. COURT FURTHER ORDERED: Ms. Walsh is to draft an order in Case No. PR25-00564; Kathleen Laxalt Estate to include: • Barbara Smeland and Kevan Danielle Burris are each appointed to serve as Special Administrators of the Kathleen Laxalt Estate. • Co-Administrators may access all financial records and accounts in the name of Kathleen Laxalt. • Co-Special Administrators are prohibited from taking out any additional credit in the name of Kathleen Laxalt and opening any new account, as the appointment of Co-Administrators is solely for information gathering. • Co-Administrators have authority to act on behalf of the Kathleen Laxalt Estate to settle the debts of the Decedent. • Co-Administrators shall be entitled to receive the monthly statements on any assets in the name of Kathleen Laxalt, including information for the HOA. COURT FURTHER ORDERED: In-Person Status Hearing scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., in Courtroom “A”, 75 Court St., Reno, NV. A scheduling order will be created if the parties have not reached a resolution at the mediation. • Hearing on the Petition will be addressed. • A written opposition is to be filed prior to the hearing. travel is impossible due to weather/road conditions, the Court will make video accommodations for the out-of-state parties. |
| 08/14/2025 at 1:30 PM | Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN | HP26 - OTHER PROB/TRST/GDSHP HRG |
D640 - Ord Entered filed on: 08/14/2025 Extra Text: JAVS/COURTROOM "A"/1:30PM/RBRANUM 8/14/2025: Status Hearing to Address Remaining Relief Requested in Cross-Petitions COURT ORDERED: Ms. Renner to prepare (2) proposed orders (Estate case/Trust case) at her earliest convenience (to include): PR25-00564 (Kathleen Laxalt Estate): • Petition to Set Aside Estate to Non-Testamentary Trust Without Administration is GRANTED, acknowledging there has been no objection made and that all parties reserve their rights to contest the underlying Trust. • Once Ms. Smeland is in receipt of the $8,000.00 from the Wells Fargo account, she is directed to apply it to cure the default. • Ms. Smeland is entitled to all records from the Wells Fargo account; Ms. Smeland has authority to obtain information and correspond with Wells Fargo in relation to the loan and the account (including the loan and account #’s). • Thirty-days (30) days after Notice of Default; if this is not cured, the Court is prepared to enter an order selling the home. PR25-00147 (Kathleen Laxalt Family Trust): • Counsel is to work together to coordinate a date/time for Trustee Ms. Smeland to be permitted onto the property. • Ms. Burris is to provide access to Ms. Smeland of all areas of the home at a reasonable time, for up to four (4) hours, within thirty (30) days; Ms. Burris is free to supervise this. • Ms. Smeland is permitted to take photographs and videos of all areas of the home. • Ms. Smeland permitted to open boxes/take photos of the contents of the boxes for the purpose of inventorying potential Trust assets. • The Storage Company (including unit #) shall permit Trustee Ms. Smeland access to the storage unit(s). Ms. Burris is welcome to be present during this time. COURT FURTHER ORDERED: In-person Status Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., Courtroom “A”, 75 Court St., Reno *The Parties are encouraged to conduct discovery. Court will order the parties to attend Settlement Conference if the parties have not reached a resolution at the status hearing. |
| 04/16/2025 at 10:00 AM | Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN | HP26 - OTHER PROB/TRST/GDSHP HRG |
D425 - Granted filed on: 04/16/2025 Extra Text: JAVS/ZOOM/COURTROOM B/10AM STACKED CALENDAR/RBRANUM 4/16/2025: Petition to Assume Jurisdiction of the Trust; Confirm Trustee; and Determine Validity of Trust COURT ORDERED: Mr. Kealy to prepare a proposed order to include the following: • Based on both counter petitions, this Court assumes jurisdiction over the Kathleen Laxalt Family Trust. • Barbara Smeland is confirmed as Trustee of the Kathleen Laxalt Family Trust. • In-Person Status Hearing scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom A, 75 Court St., Reno, NV. (Court will address the remaining relief requested in both petitions). Mr. Kealy is to email the order to the Probate Dept. – ProbateDept@washoecourts.us (include Ms. Renner in the email). Ms. Renner is to notify the Court if there are any issues/disputes. |
| 03/19/2025 at 10:00 AM | Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN | HP26 - OTHER PROB/TRST/GDSHP HRG |
D445 - Heard - Continued filed on: 03/19/2025 Extra Text: JAVS/ZOOM/COURTROOM B/10AM STACKED CALENDAR/RBRANUM 3/19/2025: Petition to Assume Jurisdiction of the Trust; Confirm Trustee; and Determine Validity of Trust COURT ORDERED: • Objecting party is to file a written Objection to be filed by Friday, April 4, 2025. • Petitioning party may file a reply by Friday, April 11, 2025. COURT FURTHER ORDERED: Hearing continued to Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. |
| Docket Entry Information | |||
| Docket Description | Date Filed | Extra Text | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 02/12/2026 | Extra Text: Transaction 11513685 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-12-2026:10:22:25 | |
| 3915 - Scheduling Order | 02/12/2026 | Extra Text: Transaction 11513680 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-12-2026:10:21:42 | |
| 2700 - Ord After Hearing... | 02/12/2026 | Extra Text: Transaction 11513680 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-12-2026:10:21:42 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 12/09/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 11394936 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 12-09-2025:14:22:47 | |
| MIN - ***Minutes | 12/09/2025 | Extra Text: 10/14/2025: IN-PERSON Status Hearing - Transaction 11394915 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 12-09-2025:14:21:02 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 12/08/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 11392715 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 12-08-2025:16:32:25 | |
| 3795 - Reply... | 12/08/2025 | Extra Text: Trustee's Reply in Support of Petition for Instructions and for Authority to Sell Asset of the Trust - Transaction 11392704 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 12-08-2025:16:30:53 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 12/02/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 11378570 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 12-02-2025:08:16:30 | |
| 2650 - Opposition to ... | 12/01/2025 | Extra Text: Trustee's Petition for Instruction and for Authority to Sell Asset of the Trust - Transaction 11378152 - Approved By: EGUADRON : 12-02-2025:08:12:47 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 10/17/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 11302333 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 10-17-2025:11:29:42 | |
| 2610 - Notice ... | 10/17/2025 | Extra Text: Cassandra J. Walsh, Esq., Notice of Disassociation - Transaction 11302325 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 10-17-2025:11:28:14 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 10/13/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 11291110 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 10-13-2025:08:16:27 | |
| 2490 - Motion ... | 10/10/2025 | Extra Text: MOTION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE INFORMATION RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE AND HELOC ACCOUNTS - Transaction 11289769 - Approved By: EGUADRON : 10-10-2025:13:36:14 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 10/10/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 11289803 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 10-10-2025:13:37:16 | |
| 3645 - Petition ... | 10/10/2025 | Extra Text: Trustee's Petition for Instructions and for Authority to Sell Asset of the Trust - Transaction 11290772 - Approved By: EGUADRON : 10-13-2025:08:15:04 | |
| 3175 - Ord Re: Hearing Procedure | 09/30/2025 | Extra Text: NOTICE OF AND ORD RE SETTLEMENT CONF. (11.5.25) - Transaction 11269364 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 09-30-2025:11:28:27 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 09/30/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 11269369 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 09-30-2025:11:29:19 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 09/10/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 11232305 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 09-10-2025:16:17:15 | |
| 2690 - Ord Affirming Master Recommend | 09/10/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 11232300 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 09-10-2025:16:16:30 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 08/22/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 11197855 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 08-22-2025:10:10:30 | |
| 1947 - Master Recommend/Ord PC | 08/22/2025 | Extra Text: RECOMMENDATION FOR ORDER AFTER HEARING OF AUGUST 14, 2025 - Transaction 11197848 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 08-22-2025:10:10:00 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 08/15/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 11185354 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 08-15-2025:17:59:03 | |
| MIN - ***Minutes | 08/15/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 11185353 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 08-15-2025:17:58:338/14/2025: Status Hearing to Address Remaining Relief Requested in Cross-Petitions - | |
| MIN - ***Minutes | 05/07/2025 | Extra Text: 4/16/2025: Petition to Assume Jurisdiction of the Trust; Confirm Trustee; and Determine Validity of Trust - Transaction 10994310 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 05-07-2025:08:54:42 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 05/07/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 10994312 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 05-07-2025:08:55:13 | |
| 2630 - Objection to ... | 04/28/2025 | Extra Text: OBJECTION TO "PETITION TO ASSUME JURISDICTION OF THE TRUST; CONFIRM TRUSTEE; AND DETERMINE VALIDITY OF THE TRUST" AND FIRST AMENDED COUNTER-PETITION - Transaction 10977228 - Approved By: EGUADRON : 04-28-2025:16:17:35 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 04/28/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 10977255 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-28-2025:16:18:46 | |
| 3357 - Ord upon Petition | 04/18/2025 | Extra Text: ORDER ASSUMING JURISDICTION OVER THE TRUST AND CONFIRMING TRUSTEE - Transaction 10959382 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-18-2025:09:37:08 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 04/18/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 10959386 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-18-2025:09:37:48 | |
| 2630 - Objection to ... | 04/11/2025 | Extra Text: Objection to Counter-Petition - Transaction 10946902 - Approved By: EGUADRON : 04-11-2025:13:37:39 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 04/11/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 10947018 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-11-2025:14:07:55 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 04/11/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 10946916 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-11-2025:13:38:24 | |
| 2630 - Objection to ... | 04/11/2025 | Extra Text: OBJECTION TO COUNTER-PETITION - Transaction 10946952 - Approved By: EGUADRON : 04-11-2025:14:06:33 | |
| 2630 - Objection to ... | 04/03/2025 | Extra Text: Objection to "Petition to Assume Jurisdiction of the Trust; Confirm Trustee; and Determine Validity of the Trust" and Counterpetition - Transaction 10931768 - Approved By: SACORDAG : 04-03-2025:15:09:28 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 04/03/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 10931834 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-03-2025:15:10:00 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 03/25/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 10913160 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 03-25-2025:16:04:43 | |
| MIN - ***Minutes | 03/25/2025 | Extra Text: 3/19/2025: Petition to Assume Jurisdiction of the Trust; Confirm Trustee; and Determine Validity of Trust - Transaction 10913154 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 03-25-2025:16:03:49 | |
| 2610 - Notice ... | 03/12/2025 | Extra Text: Notice of Intent to File Objection to Petition and Counter-Petition - Transaction 10887593 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 03-12-2025:14:17:13 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 03/12/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 10887598 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 03-12-2025:14:18:08 | |
| 2520 - Notice of Appearance | 03/12/2025 | Extra Text: ATTORNEYS RENNER AND LATTIN FOR BARBARA SMELAND - Transaction 10887877 - Approved By: EGUADRON : 03-12-2025:15:30:26 | |
| PAYRC - **Payment Receipted | 03/12/2025 | Extra Text: A Payment of $208.00 was made on receipt DCDC766434. | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 03/12/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 10887987 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 03-12-2025:15:31:11 | |
| $1560 - $Def 1st Appearance - CV | 03/12/2025 | Extra Text: BARBARA SMELAND - Transaction 10887877 - Approved By: EGUADRON : 03-12-2025:15:30:26 | |
| 1040 - Affidavit of Mailing | 02/21/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 10851423 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-21-2025:11:08:48 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 02/21/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 10851336 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-21-2025:10:41:37 | |
| 2550 - Notice of Hearing | 02/21/2025 | Extra Text: March 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Transaction 10851328 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-21-2025:10:40:31 | |
| NEF - Proof of Electronic Service | 02/21/2025 | Extra Text: Transaction 10851424 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-21-2025:11:09:19 | |
| PAYRC - **Payment Receipted | 02/20/2025 | Extra Text: A Payment of $505.00 was made on receipt DCDC764868. | |
| $3545 - $Pet Living Trust | 02/20/2025 | Extra Text: PETITION TO ASSUME JURISDICTION OF THE TRUST; CONFIRM TRUSTEE; AND DETERMINE VALIDITY OF TRUST - Transaction 10849594 - Approved By: CSULEZIC : 02-20-2025:14:42:54 | |