Probate Case Management Conference Calendar

If the tentative ruling is accepted, no appearance is necessary unless otherwise indicated. You must notify the probate clerk at (707) 521-6893 if you wish to be heard in response to the tentative ruling. You must inform the clerk concerning your appearance choice: Zoom or in person. Any interested party who wishes to be heard in opposition to a petition must notify all other parties of the intent to appear. Both notifications must be completed no later than 4:00 p.m. on the court day immediately preceding the day of the hearing.

Unless notification to the probate clerk has been given as provided above, the tentative rulings shall become the rulings of the court at 3:15 p.m. on the day of the hearing.  

To Join Department 12 "Zoom" Online

• Navigate to website: https://sonomacourt-org.zoomgov.com/j/1603772262 
• Meeting ID: 160 377 2262
• Password: 419097

To Join Department 12 "Zoom" by Phone

Call 1-669-254-5252 (San Jose) and enter same meeting ID and password as listed above.

Guide for participating in court proceedings via Zoom for Department 12.

• After joining the meeting and checking in with the clerk, please mute your audio when not speaking. This helps keep background noise to a minimum.
• Be mindful of background noise when your microphone is not muted. Avoid activities that could create additional noise, such as shuffling papers.
• Position your camera properly if you choose to use a web camera. Be sure it is in a stable position and focused at eye level, if possible. Make sure everything visible in the frame is appropriate for an appearance in court.
• If a confidential session becomes necessary, it is incumbent on you to ensure you are able to participate from a private location so that unauthorized people cannot overhear or see the proceedings.
• Chat is enabled for the sharing of documents among participants and the court and to allow attorneys to communicate individually with each other or their clients only. No chat messages should be sent privately to the court as it would amount to an unauthorized ex parte communication. Neither should chat messages be sent to all participants unless directed by the court.
• The recording function has been disabled. Remember, the prohibition against recording court proceedings, even remote ones, remains.
• Be patient. Check in will take more time and the experience from those who have tried this before is that proceedings are a little slower generally.

1. Estate of Ernest Bertolini
   23PR00242
   Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of estate administration.  The Court notes no inventory and appraisal or petition for approval of final account and distribution have been filed.

 

2. Estate of Ross Katz
   23PR00334
   Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of inventory and Appraisal as well as Final Account and Distribution.

 

3. Estate of Cleveland Moore
   24PR00775
   Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of settlement. 

 

4. Matter of Abigail MacKenzie White
   25PR00026
   Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Proof of Deposit of Funds into Blocked Account has been filed. This matter is DROPPED from calendar.

 

5. Matter of Ailyn Rodriguez Rincon
   25PR000156
   Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of purchase of annuity.

 

6. Conservatorship of Elisabeth H. Lucas
   SPR68120
   Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is DROPPED in light of the May 23, 2025, hearing on the 14^th Account and Report.

 

7. Estate of Lucille Ann Lynn
   SPR089982
   Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the information in the Status Report filed April 25, 2025, this matter is CONTINUED to October 9, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12 for status of the estate and final account and distribution.

The Order to Show Cause issued on January 27, 2025, is vacated.

 

8. Estate of Charles Gabriel
   SPR090324
   Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. This matter is DROPPED from calendar in light of the hearing on the Petition for Final Distribution on Waiver of Account set for June 20, 2025.

 

9. Estate of Esther Alvidrez Garcia
   SPR090520
   Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. The matter is dismissed on the terms outlined in the OSC filed 1/28/25.

 

10. Estate of Wallace M. Lowry
    SPR093439
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. The matter is dismissed on the terms outlined in the OSC filed 2/11/25.

 

11. Matter of Philip L. Muelrath and Barbara E. Muelrath Trust
    SPR094510
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the information contained in the Statement of Issues filed on January 16, 2025, and the lack of any update, the Court presumes more time is needed for settlement discussions. This matter is CONTINUED to August 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12 for status of settlement.  The parties are ordered to file statements of issues at least seven (7) days before the hearing.

 

12. Estate of Beverly Hilton
    SPR096013
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the information in the Status Report filed April 9, 2025, this matter is CONTINUED to May 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12 for status of the estate and final account and distribution.

 

13. Estate of Mitchell Luksich
    SPR096039
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is DROPPED in light of the May 16, 2025, hearing on the Final Account and Distribution.

 

14. Estate of Robert Donald Butler
    SPR097785
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is DROPPED in light of the June 6, 2025, hearing on the Final Account and Distribution.

 

15. Estate of Mark Ronald Johnson
    SPR097792
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of Final Account and Distribution.

 

16. Estate of Earl Kennedy
    SPR097830
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Matter is CONTINUED to July 31, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12 for status of estate administration and final account and distribution.

 

17. Conservatorship of Marcos Martinez Duran
    SPR097897
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Matter is CONTINUED to July 31, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12 for status of accounting.

 

18. Matter of the Lindsey Family Trust dated June 13, 1987
    SPR097962
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the information in the Statements of Issues filed by the parties this matter is CONTINUED to July 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12 for status of dismissal of the petition.

 

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