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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2022-10-17
Type Pr Supervised Without Will
Docket 69 entries
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Hon. Horvath Anthony William

Harrison County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  2. robate Ord Close File Dischrg Filed By: ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH
  3. rder It is the order and judgment of the Court that the Court finds there are insufficient assets to pay Claim of the Missouri Division of Social Services. As estate is thus insolvent, Court disallows the claim by Missouri Division of Social Services. Petitioner is discharged from further claim or demand. As this estate is insolvent, Court waives publication and Closes the Estate. AWH/skk Filed By: ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH
  5. rd Aprov Settle and Dist One certified copy of Final Settlement Approved Finding, Judgment and Order of Distribution hand delivered to Personal Representative this date. Filed By: ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH
  6. rd Aprov Final Settlement Final Settlement reviewed and approved. Filed By: ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH
  7. rder Court orders payment of expenses of administration and other allowances and the prorata payment of claims in an insolvent estate as stated therein. AWH/sk Filed By: ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH
  8. otion Granted/Sustained Personal Representative's Motion for Reimbursement of Funeral Expenses sustained. Funeral expense in the amount of $5,283.93 to be reimbursed to PR from estate's remaining cash balance and in-kind distribution of real property owned by decedent. Filed By: ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH
  9. earing Held Hearing held to take up pending Motions and Petitions pending before the Court. Personal Representative, Melissa Sparks appears in person and also in person her attorney, John Slavin. Although duly noticed, Claimant, State of Missouri represented by attorney Don Cowan, Asst Attorney General does not appear. Court hears testimony and evidence adduced. Motion for Reimbursement of Funeral Expenses paid by personal representative is sustained. Court finds the estate to be insolvent and unable to pay all claims filed therein. Court approves and instructs the allowance and payment of expenses of administration and other allowances and the prorata payment of claims in said insolvent estate as set out in Personal Representative's Petition filed herein. Final Settlement approved Judgment and Order of Distribution approved. Associated Entries: 11/04/2024 - Case Review Scheduled Scheduled For: 12/19/2024; 2:30 PM; ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH; Putnam
  11. otice of Hearing Filed NoticeOfHearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN CHARLES SLAVIN On Behalf Of: MELISSA ANN WYSOCKI
  12. etition PetitionForInstructionsForPaymentofExpensesClaimsInInsolventEstate; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN CHARLES SLAVIN On Behalf Of: MELISSA ANN WYSOCKI
  13. otion Filed MotionForReimbursementOfFuneralExpenses; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN CHARLES SLAVIN On Behalf Of: MELISSA ANN WYSOCKI
  14. mended Inventory AmendedInventory; Ex.1Appraisal; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN CHARLES SLAVIN On Behalf Of: MELISSA ANN WYSOCKI
  16. ase Review Scheduled Associated Entries: 12/19/2024 - Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 12/19/2024; 2:30 PM; ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH; Putnam
  18. ase Review Held Status hearing held. Attorney Slavin appears and informs the Court he is preparing an Amended Inventory. Case set for status hearing December 19, 2024 at 2:30 P.M. So Ordered, AWH Associated Entries: 09/20/2024 - Case Review Scheduled Scheduled For: 10/31/2024; 1:00 PM; ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH; Putnam
  20. otice Filed By: ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH
  21. ase Review Scheduled Associated Entries: 10/31/2024 - Case Review Held + Scheduled For: 10/31/2024; 1:00 PM; ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH; Putnam
  23. rng Claim Against Estat Held Counsel for claimant State of Missouri and counsel for Personal Representative appear in person. Personal Representative also appears. The claim of the State is admitted as a valid claim. Leave is granted for the Personal Representative's attorney to file an amended inventory. AWH Associated Entries: 02/26/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 02/26/2024 - Hrng Claim Against Estat Sched + Scheduled For: 05/07/2024; 11:00 AM; ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH; Putnam
  25. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: DON L COWAN
  26. otice of Service Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DON L COWAN On Behalf Of: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES STATE OF MISSOURI
  27. rng Claim Against Estat Sched Email sent to Attorneys Slavin and Cowan advising of new claim hearing date May 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Associated Entries: 05/07/2024 - Hrng Claim Against Estat Held + Scheduled For: 05/07/2024; 11:00 AM; ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH; Putnam
  28. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 02/16/2024 - Hrng Claim Against Estat Sched + Associated Entries: 05/07/2024 - Hrng Claim Against Estat Held + Hearing Continued From: 03/05/2024; 10:30 AM Hrng Claim Against Estate
  29. otice Notice of Entry to attorneys via E-File System re: Claim Hearing date being continued to May 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
  30. otion Granted/Sustained MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE ON CLAIM HEARING SUSTAINED. CLAIM HEARING CONTINUED TO MAY 7, 2024, AT 11:00 A.M. CLERK TO NOTIFY. AWH Filed By: ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH Associated Entries: 02/26/2024 - Motion for Continuance +
  31. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: DON L COWAN
  32. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order for Continuance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DON L COWAN On Behalf Of: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES STATE OF MISSOURI
  33. otion for Continuance Motion for Continuance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DON L COWAN On Behalf Of: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES STATE OF MISSOURI Associated Entries: 02/26/2024 - Motion Granted/Sustained +
  34. otice Notice of Entry re: Claim Hearing scheduled March 5, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. Attorneys Slavin and Cowan notified by E-File System.
  35. rng Claim Against Estat Sched CLAIM AGAINST ESTATE FILED BY STATE OF MISSOURI HEARING TO BE HELD. CLERK TO NOTIFY ATTORNEYS. Associated Entries: 02/26/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 03/05/2024; 10:30 AM; ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH; Putnam
  36. ase Review Held DEPUTY CLERK SENT EMAIL TO ATTORNEYS SLAVIN AND COWAN RE: ANY PROGRESS REGARDING STATE'S CLAIM.
  37. otice Notice of Entry re: status hearing scheduled for October 30, 2023 at 9:00 am. No personal appearances, court will contact Attorney Slavin's office for estate status on State's claim filed.
  38. robation Status Hrng Sched Court to Check with Attorney Slavin re: status of Claim filed by State. No personal appearances for Status Hearing.
  39. udge/Clerk - Note Email sent to Mr. Slavin re status of estate and claim filed by State.
  40. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: DON L COWAN
  41. ntry of Appearance Filed Designation of Lead Attorney; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DON L COWAN
  42. laim Against the Estate Claim Against Estate; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DON L COWAN
  43. ffd-Publctn Notc Ltrs Granted
  44. aiver of Rights Waiver Of Interested Party; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN CHARLES SLAVIN On Behalf Of: MELISSA ANN WYSOCKI
  45. inal Settlement Filing Final Settlement; Ex 1 Bank Statements; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN CHARLES SLAVIN On Behalf Of: MELISSA ANN WYSOCKI
  46. et Approve Final Settle PetitionForApprovalOfFinalSettlement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN CHARLES SLAVIN On Behalf Of: MELISSA ANN WYSOCKI
  47. atisfaction of Claim Satisfaction of Claim; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROBERT E COWHERD On Behalf Of: LINDLEY FUNERAL HOME
  48. osts &/or Fines Paid in Full
  49. otice NOTICE TO FILE SETTLEMENT AND MO HEALTH NET RELEASE/WAIVER MAILED TO PERSONAL REP AND TO ESTATE ATTY VIA E-FILE SYSTEM./sk
  50. rder Allowing Claim Court sustains Claimant's Motion and allows claim of Lindley Funeral Homes, Inc. in the amount of $7,666.78 which includes 6% interest thereon. Personal Representative agrees to make partial payment to claimant immediately and the remainder balance to be paid in full within sixty days of today's date. AWH
  51. ound Recording Log Sheet Re: Claim Hearing of 3/31/23.
  52. otice Notice of Entry sent to attorneys John Slavin and Robert Cowherd via E-file System re: Claim Hearing of 3/31/23. sk
  53. earing Held Claim hearing held this date. Claimant, Lindley Funeral Homes, Inc. appears by attorney, Robert Cowherd via WEBEX. Personal Representative, Melissa Ann Sparks, appears and her attorney, John Slavin, both in person. Parties have reached an agreement on said claim. Court sustains Claimant's Motion and allows claim of Lindley Funeral Homes, Inc. in the amount of $7,666.78 which includes 6% interest thereon. Personal Representative agrees to make partial payment to claimant immediately and the remainder balance to be paid in full within sixty days of today's date. AWH Filed By: ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH Associated Entries: 02/23/2023 - Hrng Claim Against Estat Sched + Scheduled For: 03/31/2023; 10:00 AM; ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH; Putnam
  54. nventory and Appr Filing Inventory; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN CHARLES SLAVIN On Behalf Of: MELISSA ANN WYSOCKI
  55. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROBERT E COWHERD On Behalf Of: LINDLEY FUNERAL HOME
  56. udge/Clerk - Note EMAIL SENT TO MR. SLAVIN REQUESTING INVENTORY TO BE FILED.
  57. rng Claim Against Estat Sched ATTY FOR CLAIMANT MAKES REQUEST BY T/C TO COURT TO REQUEST CLAIM HEARING RE: CLAIM OF LINDLEY FUNERAL HOMES. COURT SETS CLAIM HEARING FOR MARCH 31, 2023, AT 10:00 A.M. MR. COWHERD'S OFFICE TO NOTICE PARTIES. / AWH Associated Entries: 03/31/2023 - Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 03/31/2023; 10:00 AM; ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH; Putnam
  58. laim Against the Estate CLAIM FILED ORIGINALLY IN COMPANION CASE 22AJ-PR00029, FILED HEREIN RE: LINDLEY FUNERAL HOMES, INC. FUNERAL BILL. Copy of Claim to estate's atty via E-file system, copy mailed regular mail to personal representative./sk Filed By: ROBERT E COWHERD
  59. orrespondence Filed Email sent to Unionville Republican requesting publication of Notice of Letters Granted./sk
  60. roof of Mailing RE: NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED MAILED TO INTERESTED PARTIES./sk
  61. otc of Letters Granted Notice of Letters Granted Emailed to the Unionville Republican Newspaper to be published for four consecutive weeks beginning November 23, 2022./sk
  62. trs of Administration Three (3) certified copies of Letters of Administration mailed to attorney Slavin./sk
  63. rder Appointing Pers Rep MELISSA ANN SPARKS APPOINTED PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, PERMITTED TO ACT WITHOUT BOND. Filed By: ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH
  64. ertificate of Death Filed
  65. rder COPY OF JUDGE'S ORDER FROM COMPANION CASE 22AJ-PR00029 FILED HEREIN WITH REGARD TO APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS ENTITLED TO PRIORITY TO SERVE AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE HEREIN. NOTE: MELISSA WYSOCKI AND MELISSA SPARKS ARE ONE IN THE SAME PERSONS. Filed By: ANTHONY WILLIAM HORVATH
  66. R Costs Dec-w/costs-Assoc
  67. ther Proposed Document Filed PROPOSED LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION Filed By: JOHN CHARLES SLAVIN
  68. ther Proposed Document Filed PROPOSED NOTICE OF LETTERS GRANTED Filed By: JOHN CHARLES SLAVIN
  69. pp-Ltrs Administration Filed By: JOHN CHARLES SLAVIN

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