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Case Information

Filed 2022-11-30
Status Filed
Type Independent Administration
Docket 23 entries
Photo of Hon. Bailey, Terry D

Judge

Hon. Bailey, Terry D

Panola County (TX)

Texas

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Docket Entries

  1. PRGA Application Filed (OCA) for Independent Administration and Letters of Administration
  2. Application to Determine Heirship
  3. Motion to Appoint Attorney Ad Litem
  4. Citation by Posting
  5. Citation HICKS, TOMMIE L. Served 11/30/2022 Returned 12/12/2022
  6. WAIVER Distributee's Consent to Application for Independent Administration and Waiver of Notice, Bernice Floyd
  7. Citation by Personal Service to Panola Watchman / Posted on OCA
  8. DOCKET ENTRY (Judicial Officer: Bailey, Terry D ) Corey Bankhead appointed attorney ad litem;
  9. Order Appointing Attorney Ad Litem
  10. PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
  11. WAIVER Distributee's Consent to Application for Independent Administration and Waiver of Notice, Tommy Hicks
  12. Citation Unknown Heirs Served 11/30/2022 Returned 12/01/2022
  13. Citation by Publication Complete on OCA Website
  14. Answer Original Answer of Attorney Ad Litem
  15. REPORT of Attorney Ad Litem in Heirship Proceeding
  16. Proof of Death and Other Facts
  17. Probate Hearing (9:00 AM) ()
  18. DOCKET ENTRY (Judicial Officer: McPherson, Rick ) Independent Administration is granted; Letters of Independent Administration to issue to Bernice Alberta Floyd.
  19. Order Granting Independent Administration and Authorizing Letters of Administration
  20. JUDGMENT Declaring Heirship
  21. Oath of Independent Administratrix
  22. PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT - Notice to Creditors
  23. Inventories Filed (OCA) Inventory, Appraisement and List of Claims

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