Limited Conservatorship Calendar

If the tentative ruling is accepted, no appearance is necessary unless otherwise indicated.  You must notify the Judicial Assistant at (707) 521-6893 if you wish to be heard in response to the tentative ruling.  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 1:45 p.m. on the day of the hearing. 

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. Limited Conservatorship of Sophie Madison Friedlander
   23PR00216
   Fix Residence

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. As proof of conservatorship in the state of Florida has not been filed, the Court assumes that the limited co-conservators require more time.

The matter is CONTINUED to September 24, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in Department 12, for proof of conservatorship, or equivalent, in the state of Florida.

2. Limited Conservatorship of Benotha Tivesous Gilbert, Jr
   SPR57964
   Review

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. At the April 30, 2026 hearing, the Court directed the limited co-conservators to file change of address forms and a Petition for Change of Venue to Alameda County.

As the Limited Co-Conservators have not complied with the Court’s order, the limited conservatorship is terminated, Letters of Limited Conservatorship are revoked, and the case is DISMISSED without prejudice. It may be re-filed in the appropriate county if still needed.

3. Limited Conservatorship of Maria Canales
   SPR69528
   Review

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. At the April 22, 2026 hearing, the court directed the limited co-conservators to file change of address forms and a Petition for Change of Venue.

As the Limited Co-Conservators have not complied with the Court’s order, the limited conservatorship is terminated, Letters of Limited Conservatorship are revoked, and the case is DISMISSED without prejudice. It may be re-filed in the appropriate county if still needed.

4. Limited Conservatorship of Karen Lawler
   SPR71706
   Review

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. At the April 23, 2026 hearing, the court directed the limited co-conservators to file change of address forms and a Petition for Change of Venue to either Butte or Solano counties.  

As the Limited Co-Conservators have not complied with the Court’s order, the limited conservatorship is terminated, Letters of Limited Conservatorship are revoked, and the case is DISMISSED without prejudice. It may be re-filed in the appropriate county if still needed.

5. Limited Conservatorship of Denise Renee Lecave
   SPR89079
   Appointment of Successor Limited Co-Conservator

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. The petition for appointment of Sean Lecave, as successor limited co-conservator of the person, to serve with the current acting limited co-conservator, Carol A. Witt, is APPROVED, with the powers pursuant to Probate Code [PrC] §2351.5(b) (1)-(7).

The matter is SET on Thursday, June 10, 2027, at 3:30 p.m. in Department 63, for the annual review and report of the court investigator.

6. Limited Conservatorship of Alexandra J. Vann
   SPR095061
   Review

Tentative Ruling: NO APPEARANCES REQUIRED. The limited conservatorship shall continue without modification.

The matter is SET on Thursday, June 29, 2028, at 3:30 in Department 63, for the biennial review and report of the court investigator.

***End of Tentative Rulings***