Surrogate TitoneESTATE OF SHIRLEY J. BLAUTH, Deceased (14/320/B) — This pending Discovery proceeding last appeared on the Court Calendar on February 27, 2019. At that time, an appearance was made by counsel for the Public Administrator of Richmond County, for Patricia Oines, and Santander Bank. Nonetheless, no appearance was made by Robert A. Stumpf, Esq., who was directed to appear by the Court’s Decision and Order dated February 7, 2019.This is the second failure to appear by court order by attorney, Robert A. Stumpf. Accordingly, the Court finds Robert A. Stumpf, Esq. in contempt of Court, and advised counsel for the Public Administrator to file a motion for contempt. However, since it may be in the best interests of all parties, the Court will give Robert A. Stumpf, Esq., a final chance to purge his contempt.Accordingly, the matter is adjourned to April 10, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. Appearances by Robert A. Stumpf, Esq., and all other parties are required at that time.The Public Administrator is ordered to serve a certified copy of this order by personal service on Robert A. Stumpf, Esq.; and all other parties by regular mail.This Decision shall constitute the Order of this Court.Dated: March 14, 2019
ESTATE OF MICHAEL FERENCZI A/K/A MICHAEL A. FERENCZI, Deceased (19/220) — In this pending proceeding, the Honorable Richard A. Kupferman, Surrogate of Saratoga County, New York, has transferred the matter to Richmond County Surrogate’s Court, New York.Accordingly, the matter is restored to this Court’s calendar of April 17, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. for a conference with the law department. Appearances by all attorneys who appeared in this matter are required at that time.The clerk of the Court is directed to mail a copy of this decision to all attorneys who have appeared in this matter by regular mail.This decision shall constitute the Order of this Court.Dated: March 14, 2019
