Trusts

If the tentative ruling is accepted, no appearance by Zoom 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 9:45 a.m. on the day of the hearing.  

To Access the Probate Examiner Notes:

• Access the Portal
• Accept the Terms
• Select Smart Search, enter your case number, and follow the instructions.

To Join Department 12 “Zoom” Online

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

To Join Department 12 “Zoom” By Phone:

• Call: +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose) and enter same meeting ID and password as listed above.

Guide for Participating in Court Proceedings via Zoom for Dept 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. Matter of Aliah Diane Claeys Klaas
   25PR01110
   Petition for Order to Transfer Assets into Trust for Minor

Tentative Ruling: This matter is CONTINUED at the request of the petitioner to July 2, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Department 12.

2. Matter of The Ora A. Webber Revocable Living Trust
   25PR01356
   Petition for Order Confirming Trust Asset

Tentative Ruling: The petition is GRANTED. The Court will sign the proposed order lodged November 21, 2025.

3. Matter of Eva Leopold Trust
   25PR01367
   Petition for Modification of The Eva Leopold Trust Dated February 26, 1986

Tentative Ruling: The petition is GRANTED. The Court will sign the proposed order lodged November 21, 2025.

4. Matter of Amanuel Hagos Special Needs Trust
   SPR097336
   Petition for Order Approving Second Accounting and Report and Approval for Trustee Fees

Tentative Ruling: The petition is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE pursuant to Sonoma County Local Rule 6.2.C.2.c. Amanuel Hagos is the sole person entitled to notice. Per the proof of service filed February 24, 2026, Amanuel Hagos was served by mail with the notice of hearing and a copy of the petition on February 24, 2026. February 24, 2026 is less than 30 days prior to the hearing, so notice is not timely under California Probate Code §17203(a)(2). The petition was previously continued four (4) times due to notice problems.

***End of Tentative Rulings***