Sterlings face a probate court trial in California on Monday . The trial , however , will address an accusation by Donald Sterling that his wife duped him into undergoing separate examinations by a neurologist and a specialist in geriatric psychiatry , who both judged him to be mentally incapacitated . But Donald Sterling now asks a federal judge to take over the case . They face a September deadline to sell the LA Lakers . Probate court will look at the Sterlings ' trust that owns the team .
Sterlings face a probate court trial in California on Monday . But Donald Sterling now asks a federal judge to take over the case . They face a September deadline to sell the LA Lakers . Probate court will look at the Sterlings ' trust that owns the team .