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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2023-05-26
Type Pr Guardianship Ltd Adult
Docket 93 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Lay, John|Lay, Shelly
Defendant Lay, Kelsey
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Judge

Hon. Morrell Stephanie Marie

Missouri

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Docket Entries

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  2. Other Status report. (kb) Filed By: SHELLY LAY
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  4. Status/Annl Report Filing Filed By: JOHN LAY
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  6. Order Court waives fingerprint requirement for RAP BACK Program. SMM/XI (kb)
  7. Notice Notice of entry on 8-14-24 docket entry. (sps)
  8. Petition Petition to Waive Background Check and Fingerprinting. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: SHELLY LAY, JOHN LAY
  9. Order Granting Ext of Time Co-Guardians granted until October 4, 2024 in which to file status report and be fingerprinted for RAP BACK Program. SMM/XI (sps) Associated Entries: 08/13/2024 - Motion for Extension of Time
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  11. Motion for Extension of Time Associated Entries: 08/14/2024 - Order Granting Ext of Time +
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  13. Notc Delinquent Status Report Due September 4, 2024. (mc)
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  15. Notc Guard Status Report Due August 4, 2024 (mc)
  16. Order Upon review of file, it appears Co-Guardians were not fingerprinted. Guardians will need to be fingerprinted for RAP BACK program. SMM/XI (sps)
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  18. Other Signed acknowledgment letter for both guardians. (sps)
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  20. Correspondence Filed CORRESPONDENCE TO CLERK. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER
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  22. Notice Notice of entry on 8-4-23 docket entry. (sps)
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  24. Other Acknowledgment letter (sps)
  25. Other Letters of instruction (sps)
  26. Ltrs Limited Grdnshp Adult
  27. Order Retain Marrying Rights Associated Entries: 08/04/2023 - Judgment of Partial Incapacity
  28. Order Retain Driving Rights Associated Entries: 08/04/2023 - Judgment of Partial Incapacity
  29. Order to Retain Voting Rights Associated Entries: 08/04/2023 - Judgment of Partial Incapacity
  30. Judgment of Partial Incapacity Associated Entries: 08/04/2023 - Order to Retain Voting Rights Associated Entries: 08/04/2023 - Order Retain Driving Rights Associated Entries: 08/04/2023 - Order Retain Marrying Rights
  31. Order The petitioner appears in person with counsel. Respondent appears with counsel. Petitioners withdraw request for Conservatorship. Respondent waives right to jury trial. Hearing held, and consent given. Court finds in favor of Petitioners and appoints Petitioners as Co-Limited Guardians to act independently. The Court awards a Guardian Ad Litem/attorney fee of $250.00 plus $46.49 in additional costs for a total of $296.49, said fee is taxed to the Petitioners. Costs taxed to Petitioners. See judgment. SMM/XI (sps)
  32. Hearing Held Associated Entries: 06/02/2023 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 08/04/2023; 9:00 AM; STEPHANIE MARIE MORRELL; Boone
  33. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER
  34. CRIFS/Unredacted Document MEDICAL AFFIDAVIT; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Exhibit filed on 08/04/2023. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  35. CRIFS/Unredacted Document EXHIBIT E; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Exhibit filed on 08/04/2023. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  36. CRIFS/Unredacted Document EXHIBIT C2; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Exhibit filed on 08/04/2023. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  37. CRIFS/Unredacted Document EXHIBIT C1; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Exhibit filed on 08/04/2023. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  38. CRIFS/Unredacted Document EXHIBIT B; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Exhibit filed on 08/04/2023. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  39. CRIFS/Unredacted Document EXHIBIT A; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Exhibit filed on 08/04/2023. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  40. CRIFS/Unredacted Document MEDICAL AFFIDAVIT; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Exhibit filed on 08/04/2023. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  41. CRIFS/Unredacted Document EXHIBIT E; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  42. CRIFS/Unredacted Document EXHIBIT C2; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  43. CRIFS/Unredacted Document PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CO-GUARDIAN AND CO-CONSERVATOR; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Guardianship and Conservatorship (application) filed on 05/26/2023. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  44. Exhibit Filed MEDICAL AFFIDAVIT; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  45. Exhibit Filed EXHIBIT E; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  46. Exhibit Filed EXHIBIT C2; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  47. Exhibit Filed EXHIBIT C1; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  48. Exhibit Filed EXHIBIT B; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  49. Exhibit Filed EXHIBIT A; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  50. Petition PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CO-GUARDIAN AND CO-CONSERVATOR; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
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  52. Judge/Clerk - Note Clerks worksheet (sps)
  53. Notice Notice of entry on 6-2-23 docket entry. (sps)
  54. Judge/Clerk - Note Petitioners will need to be fingerprinted at the Boone County Courthouse. Fingerprints are $45.25 per person (no personal checks accepted). Fingerprints can be completed Tuesday through Thursday between 9:00am and 4:00pm. (sps)
  55. Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 08/04/2023 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 08/04/2023; 9:00 AM; STEPHANIE MARIE MORRELL; Boone
  56. Ord Appt Emerg Gar Ad Litem Associated Entries: 06/02/2023 - Order +
  57. Order Petitioners appeared in person and with attorney Shoemaker. Respondent appeared in person and with attorney. Evidence was heard. The Court having considered the evidence and the arguments of the parties enters its Findings and Order as follows: The Respondent is domiciled in Boone County, Missouri. The Respondent does not have a court appointed guardian or a court appointed conservator. That an emergency exists which presents a substantial risk that serious physical harm will occur to the Respondent. This Order supersedes and sets aside any existing power of attorney of Respondent. The Court appoints John Lay and Shelly Lay as Emergency Limited Co-Guardians to act independently for the sole purposes of verifying that Respondent is making and attending of all medical appointments; filling and verifying all prescriptions, and access to medical records. Hearing on Motion for Mental Examination is passed pending further request of counsel. This case is set for hearing on Full Guardianship and Conservatorship on August 4, 2023 9:00 a.m. Division XI. SMM/XI (sps) Associated Entries: 06/02/2023 - Ord Appt Emerg Gar Ad Litem
  58. Hearing Held Associated Entries: 05/30/2023 - Hearing Scheduled + Scheduled For: 06/02/2023; 9:00 AM; STEPHANIE MARIE MORRELL; Boone
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  60. Correspondence Filed Correspondence to Request Independent Authority; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  61. Conf Con Financial History Credit History Report - Shelly Lay; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  62. Conf Con Financial History Credit History Report - John Lay; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  63. Notc of Hrng Returned Served Affidavit of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
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  65. Order - Special Process Server Associated Entries: 05/31/2023 - Motion Special Process Server + Associated Entries: 05/31/2023 - Proposed Order Filed +
  66. Proposed Order Filed Proposed Order Appointing Special Process Server; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY Associated Entries: 05/31/2023 - Order - Special Process Server
  67. Motion Special Process Server Motion for Appointment of Special Process Server; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY Associated Entries: 05/31/2023 - Order - Special Process Server
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  69. Notice Notice of entry on 5-30-23 docket entry. (sps)
  70. Notc to Respondent W/Rights Service papers prepared for respondent. Attorney for the petitioners is responsible for service. (sps)
  71. Hearing Scheduled EMERGENCY PETITION FOR GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR & PETITION FOR MENTAL EXAMINATION Associated Entries: 06/02/2023 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 06/02/2023; 9:00 AM; STEPHANIE MARIE MORRELL; Boone
  72. Ord Appt Atty for Respondent Amy Henderson (sps)
  73. Order Emergency hearing and hearing for mental examination is set June 2, 2023 9:00 a.m. Division XI. Attorney appointed for Respondent. SMM/XI (sps)
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  75. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER
  76. Amended Filing First Amended Petition for Emergency Appointment of Co-Guardian and Co-Conservator. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY Associated Entries: 05/26/2023 - App-Ltrs Grdnshp/Consrhp +
  77. Judge/Clerk - Note After review of the documents filed 5-26-23, the following items will need to be completed: (1) Petitioners will need to be fingerprinted at the Boone County Courthouse. Fingerprints are $45.25 per person (no personal checks are accepted). Fingerprints can be completed Tuesday through Thrusday between 9:00am and 4:00pm. (2) Petitioners will need to provide a Credit History Report. (3) Submit a supplemental filing regarding if the petitioners are asking to serve independently or jointly as co-guardians/conservatos. (4) Sumbit a medical affidavit. (5) The emergency petition for guardian/conservator has not been signed the by the attorney. An amended emergency petition for guardian/conservator will need to be submitted. (sps)
  78. Filing Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER
  79. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER
  80. Petition Petition for Order for Mental Evaluation. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER On Behalf Of: JOHN LAY, SHELLY LAY
  81. Criminal History Filed Worker Registration Filing - Shelly. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER
  82. Criminal History Filed Worker Registration Filing - John. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER
  83. Other Missouri Applicant Fingerprint Notice - Shelly. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER
  84. Other Missouri Applicant Fingerprint Notice - John. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER
  85. Other Information for Proposed Guardians and Conservators. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER
  86. Exhibit Filed Exhibit E - List of Witnesses. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER
  87. Exhibit Filed Exhibit C-2 Consent to Serve. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER
  88. Exhibit Filed Exhibit C-1 Consent to Serve. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER
  89. Exhibit Filed Exhibit B - Relatives to Receive Notice. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER
  90. Exhibit Filed Exhibit A - Assets and Income. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER
  91. App-Ltrs Grdnshp/Consrhp Petition for Emergency Appointment of Co-Guardians and Co-Conservators. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER Associated Entries: 05/26/2023 - Amended Filing +
  92. xhibit Filed Exhibit A - Assets and Income. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER
  93. pp-Ltrs Grdnshp/Consrhp Petition for Emergency Appointment of Co-Guardians and Co-Conservators. Filed By: EVAN SHOEMAKER Associated Entries: 05/26/2023 - Amended Filing +

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