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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2023-05-31
Type Pr Independent With Will
Docket 144 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Mertle, Michael James
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Judge

Hon. Chassaniol Dennis R Ii

St. Charles County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  2. otice to Take Deposition Notice of Deposition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  4. o HealthNet Release Mo HealthNet Release; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MARK A MULCHEK On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  6. udge/Clerk - Note PLEASE FILE THE MO HEALTHNET RELASEASE BY MARCH 25, 2025
  8. rd Ext Time File Stmnt Acct CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
  9. pp-Ext Time File Stmnt Acct Motion for Extension of Time to File Statement of Account; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  11. ert Serv Answers Interrog Fil Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  13. udge Assigned JUDGE DENNIS CHASSANIOL IS ASSIGNED TO THIS CASE PER THE ORDER OF JUDGE ASSIGNMENTS AND INDIVIDUALIZED DOCKET PLAN
  15. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order for Commission for Issuance of Subpoena to Produce Documents; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  16. otion Filed Motion for Commission to Issue Foreign Subpoena; Travis County Subpoena to Texas Board of Law Examiners; Texas Subpoena to Texas Board of Law Examiners; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  18. udge/Clerk - Note MOTION TO QUASH WOULD NEED TO BE NOTICED UP FOR HEARING
  20. otion to Quash Motion to Quash Texas Board of Law Examiners Subpoena; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  22. ubpoena Requested Proposed Subpoena to Merill Lynch; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  23. ubpoena Requested Proposed Subpoena to PNC; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  24. ubpoena Requested Proposed Subpoena to New York Life; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  25. ubpoena Requested Proposed Subpoena to Fidelity Investments; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  26. ubpoena Requested Proposed Subpoena to Bank of America; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  27. ubpoena Requested Proposed Subpoena to Texas Board of Law Examiners; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  29. ertificate of Service Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  31. ert Serv Answers Interrog Fil Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  33. rd Ext Time File Stmnt Acct
  34. pp-Ext Time File Stmnt Acct Motion for Extension of Time to File Statement of Account; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  36. udge/Clerk - Note PLEASE FILE THE STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT AND MO HEALTHNET RELEASE OR REQUEST A CONTINUANCE WITHIN 5 DAYS
  38. nswer Filed Respondent Donna M. Burkarts Answer to Verified Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  40. otion Denied Filed By: ANTHONY DEAN LINSON
  41. rder CAUSE CALLED ON DONNA BURKART'S MOTION TO DISMISS, COUNSEL FOR ALL PARTIES APPEARING. THE MATTER IS TAKEN UNDER SUBMISSION. Filed By: ANTHONY DEAN LINSON
  42. earing Held
  44. uggestions in Opposition Opposition to Motion to Dismiss and Strike; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  46. rd Ext Time File Stmnt Acct
  47. pp-Ext Time File Stmnt Acct Motion for Extension of Time; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  49. otc of Stmnt Of Account
  51. earing Scheduled MOTION TO DISMISS AND/OR STRIKE
  52. rder ORDER FROM COURT Filed By: ANTHONY DEAN LINSON
  53. earing Held Associated Entries: 05/14/2024 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 06/21/2024; 9:00 AM; ANTHONY DEAN LINSON; St Charles Circuit Div
  54. rder ORDER FROM COURT Filed By: ANTHONY DEAN LINSON
  55. earing Scheduled Associated Entries: 06/21/2024 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 06/21/2024; 9:00 AM; ANTHONY DEAN LINSON; St Charles Circuit Div
  56. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  57. earing Scheduled Associated Entries: 06/21/2024 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 06/21/2024; 9:00 AM; ANTHONY DEAN LINSON; St Charles Circuit Div
  58. ffidavit Filed Petitioners Verification; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  59. etition Mertle - Petition for Interlocutory Determination; Exhibit 1 - Proposed Motion to Dismiss andor Strike; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  60. rder PETITIONER MICHAEL MERTLE'S MOTION TO APPLY THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE IS GRANTED PURSUANT TO THE CONSENT OF THE PARTIES. IN LIGHT OF THE FILING OF MICHAEL MERTLE'S PETITION, THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE'S PETITION FOR ORDER RATIFYING PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY FEES IS STAYED BY CONSENT OF PARTIES PENDING RESOLUTION OF THE PETITION. Filed By: ANTHONY DEAN LINSON
  61. earing Held
  62. rder PETITIONER MICHAEL MERTLE'S MOTION TO APPLY THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE IS GRANTED PURSUANT TO THE CONSENT OF THE PARTIES. IN LIGHT OF THE FILING OF MICHAEL MERTLE'S PETITION, THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE'S PETITION FOR ORDER RATIFYING PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY FEES IS STAYED BY CONSENT OF PARTIES PENDING RESOLUTION OF THE PETITION. Filed By: ANTHONY DEAN LINSON
  63. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  64. otion Filed Motion to Apply Rules of Civil Procedure; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  65. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  66. earing Scheduled
  67. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  68. xhibit Filed Memorandum re Exhibit C; Exhibit C; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  69. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  70. udge/Clerk - Note EXHIBIT C WAS NOT FILED, EXHIBIT D WAS FILED TWICE, UNDER C AND D. MM
  71. etition Verified Petition; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  72. udge/Clerk - Note PETITION FOR ORDER RATIFYING PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS NEEDS TO BE NOTICE UP FOR HEARING BY ATTORNEY OR CONSENT FROM HEIRS FILED. ADL BY LH
  73. etition Verified Petition; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  74. etition Fees - Attorney Petition for Order Ratifying Payment of Attorneys Fees and Costs; Exhibit A; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  75. emorandum Filed Memorandum to Clerk; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  76. otice $100.00 IS DUE FOR INVENTORY FEES. The Probate Court does not accept personal checks. Please remit payments within 30 days by: Attorney check, Attorney electronic filing system, Money order, Cash, or Credit card and Debit cards can be used at the courthouse and have a minimum of a $3.00 service charge. REMIT TO : St. Charles County Circuit Court-Probate Division 300 N. Second Street, Suite 517 St. Charles, MO 63301 (636)949-3086
  77. emorandum Filed Memorandum to Clerk; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  78. udge/Clerk - Note $100.00 INVENTORY FEE IS DUE. THANK YOU. MM
  79. mended Inventory First Amended Inventory and Appraisement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  80. earing/Trial Cancelled
  81. emorandum Filed Memorandum Canceling January 19 Motion Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  82. earing/Trial Cancelled
  83. earing Scheduled
  84. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  85. udge/Clerk - Note PLEASE FILE A NOTICE OF HEARING, AVAILABLE HEARING DATES ARE 01/12/2024, 01/19/2024, 01/26/2024, 02/02/2024 ALL AT 9:00 AM
  86. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  87. otion to Quash Motion to Quash Subpoenas; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  88. elease Filed RELEASE OF CLAIM ST CHARLES COUNTY COLLECTOR OF REVENUE
  89. otice to Take Deposition Fidelity Subpoena; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  90. otice to Take Deposition Bank of America Subpoena; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  91. otice to Take Deposition New York Life Subpoena; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  92. otice to Take Deposition Together Credit Union Subpoena; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  93. otice to Take Deposition Subpoena and Notice to Take Deposition for Wells Fargo; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  94. otice to Take Deposition Together Credit Union Subpoena; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  95. ert Serv Answers Interrog Fil Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  96. ertificate of Service Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  97. ffd-Publctn Notc Ltrs Granted Affidavit of Publication; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KAYLA SUE NULL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  98. udge/Clerk - Note PLEASE FILE AN AMENDED INVENTORY ONCE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY IS KNOWN. THANK YOU. MM
  99. nventory and Appr Filing Inventory and Appraisement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KAYLA SUE NULL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  100. udge/Clerk - Note PLEASE FILE AN AMENDED INVENTORY ONCE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY IS KNOWN. THANK YOU. MM
  101. unc Pro Tunc Order
  102. laim Against the Estate ST. CHARLES COUNTY COLLECTOR $1209.76
  103. R Costs Dec-w/costs-Assoc
  104. otc Ltrs Testamentary Grant AMENDED
  105. udge/Clerk - Note Starting November 1, 2021, it is the attorney's responsibility to print off the "Notice of Letters Granted" when it is complete and email it to one of the two newspapers: St. Charles County Journal [email protected] St. Charles County Business Record [email protected] If you shall have any questions, please call our office at 636-949-3086 Thank You!
  106. roof of Mailing
  107. otc Ltrs Testamentary Grant
  108. trs Testamentary
  109. otc Ltrs Testamentary Grant
  110. earing/Trial Cancelled AUGUST 11, 2023 HEARING IS CANCELLED. LETTERS TO ISSUE.
  111. onsent for Independent Adm Consent to Independent Administration; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  112. earing/Trial Cancelled AUGUST 11, 2023 HEARING IS CANCELLED. LETTERS TO ISSUE.
  113. udge/Clerk - Note THE WILL DOES NOT SPECIFICALLY SAY "INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION" OR "WITHOUT AJUDICATION" SO MICHAEL MERTLE WILL NEED TO FILE CONSENT FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRTATION OR WE WILL LEAVE THE HEARING ON THE AUGUST 11, 2023 DOCKET FOR THE COMMISSIONER TO DECIDE. THANK YOU. MM
  114. emorandum Filed Withdrawal of Cross-Petition and Consent to Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  115. udge/Clerk - Note THE WILL DOES NOT SPECIFICALLY SAY "INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION" OR "WITHOUT AJUDICATION" SO MICHAEL MERTLE WILL NEED TO FILE CONSENT FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRTATION OR WE WILL LEAVE THE HEARING ON THE AUGUST 11, 2023 DOCKET FOR THE COMMISSIONER TO DECIDE. THANK YOU. MM
  116. otice of Court Hearing Sent PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
  117. earing Scheduled
  118. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  119. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  120. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TINA N BABEL On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  121. emorandum Filed Memo to Clerk submitting 133.50 filing fee - Mertle; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MARK A MULCHEK On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  122. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: HENRY PAUL ELSTER On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  123. emorandum Filed Memo to Clerk submitting 133.50 filing fee - Mertle; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MARK A MULCHEK On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  124. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  125. emorandum Filed Petitioners Memorandum of Filing Fees for Petitioners Application for Testamentary Letters; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in response to Testamentary filed on 06/26/2023. Filed By: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  126. udge/Clerk - Note BOTH PETITIONERS NEED TO SUBMIT THE $133.50 FEE FOR APPLICATION FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
  127. pp-Ltrs Testamentary CROSS PETITION FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY Filed By: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  128. udge/Clerk - Note MICHAEL MERTLE PLEASE FILE A PETITION FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY. A HEARING WILL NEED TO BE SET FOR CROSS PETITIONS FOR LETTERS. BOTH PETITIONERS NEED TO SUBMIT THE $133.50 FEE. COMMISSIONER LINSON HAS HEARING DATES AVAILABLE ON JULY 14, JULY 21, AUGUST 11 AND AUGUST 18. ALL HEARINGS ARE AT 9:00 A.M. THANK YOU. MM
  129. pp-Ltrs Testamentary CROSS PETITION FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY Filed By: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  130. pp-Ltrs Testamentary Application for Letters Testamentary; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MARK A MULCHEK On Behalf Of: DONNA M BURKART
  131. etition Petition to Require Administration; Exhibit 1 - Court Filed Copy of Last Will and Testament. Filed By: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  132. udge/Clerk - Note PETITIONER AND AEST ARE THE SAME. PLEASE FILE AN AFFIDAVIT OF ADMINISTRATION IF INDEPENDENT ESTATE OR APPLICATION OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY IF SUPERVISED. NEED CONSENTS FROM HEIRS.
  133. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance for Petitioner. Filed By: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  134. udge/Clerk - Note ON THE AFFIDAVIT AS TO DEATH AND APPLICATION TO PROBATE WILL IT SAYS ONE CODICIL AND THERE IS NO CODICIL, THIS WAS A TYPO-AH
  135. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance for Petitioner. Filed By: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE On Behalf Of: MICHAEL JAMES MERTLE
  136. ert/Ord Probt L/Will Testmnt
  137. otc Rght Elect T/Agnst Will
  138. ertificate of Death Filed
  139. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed
  140. ast Will and Testament
  141. R Costs Other-w/costs-Assoc
  142. ffd-Death & App-Probate Will
  143. R Costs Other-w/costs-Assoc
  144. ffd-Death & App-Probate Will

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