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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2023-07-20
Type Pr Independent Without Will
Docket 55 entries
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Judge

Hon. Kruse Russell J

Lafayette County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  2. robate Ord No Further Process Independent Administration closed by operation of law.
  4. udge/Clerk - Note Clerk schedules an internal reminder for October 3, 2024, for closure by operation of law as it is independent administration.
  5. mended Filing Amended Receipt of Distributee of James Tyler Bebout. Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  6. mended Filing Amended Receipt of Distributee of Erica Hartley. Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  7. aiver Of Consent and Waiver of James Tyler Bebout. Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  8. aiver Of Consent and Waiver of Erica Hartley. Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  9. mended Statement of Account Amended Statement of Account. Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  11. ithdrawal of Attorney Filed Notice of Withdrawal of Attorney; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KELLY J. WILLYARD
  13. earing Held On this day, the Court takes up for hearing the Statement of Account filed on March 8, 2024, by Erica Morgan Hartley, Personal Representative by and through her attorney Robert K. Kirkland. Present and in person for said hearing was attorney Kelly J. Willyard, Co-Counsel of Mr. Kirkland, Ms. Hartley and James Tyler Bebout, Heir. The Court advised Ms. Willyard of all discrepancies found on said Statement of Account. The Court will require an Amended Statement of Account and Waviers to said Amended Statement of Account from all Heirs, no later than April 29, 2024. (NR) Associated Entries: 03/11/2024 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 03/27/2024; 9:15 AM; RUSSELL J. KRUSE; Lafayette Hall
  15. earing Scheduled Associated Entries: 03/27/2024 - Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 03/27/2024; 9:15 AM; RUSSELL J. KRUSE; Lafayette Hall
  17. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND
  18. eceipt of Distributee Receipt of Distributee of James Tyler Bebout; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  19. eceipt of Distributee Receipt of Distributee of Erica Hartley; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  20. onsent Filed Consent and Waiver of James Tyler Bebout; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  21. onsent Filed Consent and Waiver of Erica Hartley; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  22. tatement of Account Filing Statement of Account; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  23. mended Inventory Amended Inventory of Property; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.; Amount of Personal Property - 145967.07; Amount of Real Property - 300000 Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  24. atisfaction of Claim Satisfaction and Release of Creditors Claim; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. Associated Entries: 01/19/2024 - Claim Against the Estate
  25. earing/Trial Cancelled On this day, the clerk received a phone call from Mr. Kirkland's office requesting to cancel the claim hearing scheduled for February 28, 2024. Per phone call, the Personal Representative does not wish to dispute the claim. On this day, the clerk cancels said claim hearing. Associated Entries: 01/30/2024 - Hrng Claim Against Estat Sched Scheduled For: 02/28/2024; 9:45 AM; RUSSELL J. KRUSE; Lafayette Hall
  26. rng Claim Against Estat Sched Associated Entries: 02/05/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled + Scheduled For: 02/28/2024; 9:45 AM; RUSSELL J. KRUSE; Lafayette Hall
  27. laim Against the Estate Filed By: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. Associated Entries: 02/20/2024 - Satisfaction of Claim +
  28. ffidavit Filed Coversheet and Affidavit REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KELLY J. WILLYARD On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  29. RIFS/Unredacted Document Affidavit with Confidential Redacted Information Filing Sheet; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KELLY J. WILLYARD On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  30. orrespondence Filed Letter to Judge Kruse; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KELLY J. WILLYARD On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  31. o HealthNet Release Release of Estate Claim; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  32. ase Review Held On this day, the Court takes up a case review hearing. Present and in person for said hearing was Erica Morgan Hartley, Personal Representative by and through her attorney Kelly J. Willyard. The Court is advised by Ms. Willyard why the Application for Letters of Administration filed on July 20, 2023 states the decedent died intestate when a Will of James Anthony Bebout was filed on August 9, 2023. The Court is also advised by Ms. Willyard why said Application did not include an Heir named in said Will. The Court ORDERS Ms. Willyard to file written correspondence including all findings from today's hearing, for possible future state auditing purposes. (NR) Associated Entries: 08/08/2023 - Case Review Scheduled + Scheduled For: 08/30/2023; 10:00 AM; RUSSELL J. KRUSE; Lafayette Hall
  33. eceipt Filed Filed By: THE ODESSAN NEWSPAPER Associated Entries: 07/25/2023 - Notc of Letters of Adm Grant
  34. ffd-Publctn Notc Ltrs Granted Filed By: THE ODESSAN NEWSPAPER Associated Entries: 07/25/2023 - Notc of Letters of Adm Grant
  35. nventory and Appr Filing Inventory of Property; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.; Amount of Personal Property - 145920.7; Amount of Real Property - 350000 Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  36. ast Will and Testament Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND
  37. iling: Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND
  38. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KELLY J. WILLYARD On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  39. otice of Court Hearing Sent On this day, the clerk mails Notice of Entry to Erica Morgan Hartley, Personal Representative regarding the Case Review Hearing scheduled for August 30, 2023 at 10:00am. Attorney Robert K. Kirkland to receive Notice of Entry via electronic notification.
  40. ase Review Scheduled The Court on its own motion, schedules a case review hearing for Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 10:00am. The Court will require the appearance of Erica Morgan Hartley, Personal Representative. Associated Entries: 08/30/2023 - Case Review Held + Scheduled For: 08/30/2023; 10:00 AM; RUSSELL J. KRUSE; Lafayette Hall
  41. filed Copy L/Will Testament Will of James Anthony Bebout. Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  42. orrespondence Filed Statement As to Filing of Instrument in Writing. Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  43. roof of Mailing Associated Entries: 07/25/2023 - Notc of Letters of Adm Grant
  44. otc of Letters of Adm Grant Associated Entries: 07/25/2023 - Ltrs of Administration + Associated Entries: 07/25/2023 - Proof of Mailing Associated Entries: 08/24/2023 - Affd-Publctn Notc Ltrs Granted Associated Entries: 08/24/2023 - Receipt Filed
  45. trs of Administration Date Inventory Due or Cont To - 24-AUG-2023; Date of 1st Publication - 03-AUG-2023; Statement of Account Due Date - 25-JUL-2024. Certified Letters emailed to attorney of record. Associated Entries: 07/20/2023 - App-Ltrs Administration + Associated Entries: 07/25/2023 - Notc of Letters of Adm Grant
  46. orrespondence Filed Letter to Clerk of the Court re Publication. Filed By: ROBERT K. KIRKLAND On Behalf Of: ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  47. orrespondence Sent Filed By: RUSSELL J. KRUSE
  48. R Costs Dec-w/costs-Assoc
  49. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  50. cceptance of Resident Agent Acceptance of Appointment as Resident Agent. On Behalf Of: JAMES ANTHONY BEBOUT, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  51. esignation of Resident Agent Designation of Resident Agent. On Behalf Of: JAMES ANTHONY BEBOUT, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  52. onsent for Independent Adm EOA, Waiver of Notice and Consent of James Tyler Bebout. On Behalf Of: JAMES ANTHONY BEBOUT, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  53. onsent for Independent Adm EOA, Waiver of Notice and Consent of Erica Hartley. On Behalf Of: JAMES ANTHONY BEBOUT, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  54. ertificate of Death Filed Death Certification - Redacted. On Behalf Of: JAMES ANTHONY BEBOUT, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY
  55. RIFS/Unredacted Document Confidential Redacted Information Filing Sheet. On Behalf Of: JAMES ANTHONY BEBOUT, ERICA MORGAN HARTLEY

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