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 William P. Boutin
   23PR00077
   Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the status report filed on October 13, 2025, this matter is CONTINUED to the probate case management conference on May 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12.

 

2. Estate of Edward M. Graves
   23PR00236
   Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. This matter is CONTINUED to the probate case management conference on January 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12 for status of final account and distribution.

 

3. Estate of David Phillips Winters
   23PR00241
   Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: The Court finds notice to appear has been issued and served by mail.

No written response to the Order to Show Cause, or petition for final distribution having been filed, sanctions of $1,500 are imposed on the personal representative and counsel and are payable within 30 days. 

The Letters are hereby revoked and the matter is dismissed without prejudice.

The personal representative is NOT discharged and remains liable for any loss sustained by the estate to the extent allowed by law.  Minutes reflecting this ruling shall be mailed to the personal representative and all those individuals listed in paragraph 8 of the original petition to open probate.

 

4. Estate of Randall Lewis Speakes
   23PR00322
   Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. This matter is CONTINUED to the probate case management conference on May 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12 for status of final account and distribution.

 

5. Estate of Linda Ann Durham Lopez
   23PR00366
   Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. This matter is CONTINUED to the probate case management conference on February 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12 for status of final account and distribution.

 

6. Estate of Gloria Janet Silva
   24PR00324
   Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is DROPPED in light of the November 14, 2025, hearing on the Petition for Final Distribution.

 

7. Estate of Linda J. Nichols
   24PR00523
   Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. this matter is DROPPED from calendar in light of the petition for final distribution set for hearing on January 23, 2026.

 

8. Estate of Guadalupe Sosa Chavarria
   24PR00545
   Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Per the Court’s order of September 19, 2025, this matter is dropped from calendar.

 

9. Matter of Alan Mendez, Jr.
   25PR00897
   Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. This matter is DROPPED from calendar in light of Form MC-356, Acknowledgement of Receipt of Order and Funds for Deposit in Blocked Account, filed 10/9/25. 

 

10. Estate of Jose Francisco Cejudo-Estrada
    SPR091719
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: APPEARANCES REQUIRED for status of estate administration and hearing on the Order to Show Cause Re. Dismissal issued on February 3, 2025.

 

11. Conservatorship of Margaret G. Rossbach
    SPR091929
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. This matter is DROPPED from calendar in light of the Order Approving Petition for Settlement of Fourth and Final Account and Report of Conservator; Request for Termination of Conservatorship of the Estate and Distribution to Trust filed on May 9, 2025.

 

12. Conservatorship of Elena Margarita Langston
    SPR092314
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. Matter is DROPPED in light of the January 9, 2026, hearing on the Supplemental Account and Report.

 

13. Estate of Anna Fanucchi
    SPR092889
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the information contained in the Executor’s Statement of Issues filed October 23, 2025, this matter is CONTINUED to May 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12 for status of administration.

 

14. Matter of Henry J. LaFranchi Trust dated February 21, 1991
    SPR097112
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling:  NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Matter is DROPPED from calendar.

 

15. Estate of Wesley Garth Daniels
    SPR097213
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the information contained in the Verified Status Report on the Administration of the Estate filed October 28, 2025, this matter is CONTINUED to May 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12 for status of administration.

 

16. Estate of Edna May Warner
    SPR097497
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. In light of the information contained in the Third Report of Status of Administration filed October 28, 2025, this matter is CONTINUED to May 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Department 12 for status of administration.

 

17. Matter of the Ranch Trust
    SPR098021
    Case Management Conference

Tentative Ruling:  NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED.  Matter is DROPPED from calendar.

 

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