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Case Information

Filed 2023-03-23
Type Pr Determination Of Heirship
Docket 27 entries
Disposition Decree

Parties

Plaintiff Lair, Janice K|Seidel, Allan D
Defendant Hubbard, Kristina|Wall, Kerri|Lair, Kirk|Lair, Kevin|Lair, Kent
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Judge

Hon. Hudson Steven D

Grundy County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

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  2. Notice of Entry of Judgment Notice issued herein and mailed to the adult children. Attorney Seidel notified via electronic notification on behalf of surviving spouse.
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  4. Probate Decree of Heirship Filed By: STEVEN D HUDSON
  5. Judgment Determining Heirship Plaintiff appears in person and with Attorney Allan Seidel. Defendants Kerri Wall, Kirk Lair, Kevin Lair and Kent Lair appear not, although duly served. Defendant Kristina Hubbard appears in person, pro se. Hearing held. Testimony and evidence adduced. Court finds that the estate owns property, to wit: Grand River Mutual Capital Credits. That no proceedings were initiated or administration had commenced within one year of the date of death, no has any Will been presented for probate within one year from date of death. The Court further finds that all heirs are known to the Court, including surviving spouse and 5 adult children, and that said heirs are entitled to an interest in the asset aforementioned. Court hereby orders that Janice Kay Lair, surviving spouse, is entitled to the statutory spousal distribution, plus one-half the remaining balance of the value of the capital credit; thereafter, individually and equally, the adult minor children shall be entitled to the remaining balance, as more specifically set for in the Judgment herein filed. That after final distribution has been made, Attorney Seidel shall file with this Court, receipts or supporting documentation attendant to final distribution. IT IS SO ORDERED. (sdh) Filed By: STEVEN D HUDSON
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  7. Sound Recording Log Sheet Filed By: STEVEN D HUDSON
  8. Exhibit Filed Plantiffs Exhibit 1- Death Certificate
  9. Hearing Held Filed By: STEVEN D HUDSON Associated Entries: 03/23/2023 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 05/04/2023; 1:30 PM; STEVEN D HUDSON; Grundy
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  11. Affd-Publctn Notc Detrmn Heir Affidavit of Publication. Filed By: ALLAN D SEIDEL On Behalf Of: JANICE K LAIR
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  13. Judge/Clerk - Note Order for Hearing to be prepared by attorney and emailed to Probate Clerk for entry prior to hearing being set. Thank you.
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  15. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: ALLAN D SEIDEL
  16. Confid Filing Info Sheet Filed Confidential Case Filing Information Sheet with updated address. Filed By: ALLAN D SEIDEL On Behalf Of: JANICE K LAIR
  17. Certificate of Death Filed Death Certificate. Filed By: ALLAN D SEIDEL
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  19. Returned Mail-Undeliverable USPS RETURNED CORRESPONDENCE UNABLE TO DELIVER OR FORWARD Filed By: STEVEN D HUDSON
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  21. Proof of Mailing Proof of Mailing of Copy of Notice of Heaing
  22. Notc of Hrng Pet Detrmn Heir Notice of Hearing on Petition for Determination of Heirship mailed to interested parties by regular mail. Plaintiff's attorney shall coordinate and prepay for publication of the same..
  23. Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 05/04/2023 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 05/04/2023; 1:30 PM; STEVEN D HUDSON; Grundy
  24. Notice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing. Filed By: ALLAN D SEIDEL On Behalf Of: JANICE K LAIR
  25. Waiver of Service Waiver of Service. Filed By: ALLAN D SEIDEL
  26. Pet for Determination Heir Petition for Determination of Heirship. Filed By: ALLAN D SEIDEL
  27. Filing Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: ALLAN D SEIDEL

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