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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2023-08-08
Type Pr Independent Without Will
Docket 32 entries
Disposition disposed
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Judge

Hon. Mobley David Craig

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  1. pp-Ltrs Administration Application for Letters of Limited Administration; Brian-Consent to Independent Administration Renunciation of right to serve as Administrator and Waiver of Bond; Michelle-Consent to Independent Administration Renunciation of right to serve as Administrator and Waiver of Bond; Nova-Consent to Independent Administration Renunciation of right to serve as Administrator and Waiver of Bond. Filed By: HERMAN JOSEPH RAY ESRY On Behalf Of: JAMES ASHER, NOVA BALDWIN, MICHELLE LYNN AUSTIN, BRIAN ANDREW ASHER
  2. nnual Settlement Filing Annual Settlement. Filed By: HERMAN JOSEPH RAY ESRY
  4. rder ORDER ON MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE SETTLEMENT Now, on this date the Motion for Extension of Time and considering the arguments made and does grant the extension for a period of twelve months. Order, Adjudge and Decree that the time to file the Settlement be continued for a period of twelve months except that if a settlement is received the Administrator will work as judiciously as possible to file said Settlement. Filed By: DAVID C MOBLEY
  6. otion for Extension of Time Order on Motion for Extension of Time. Filed By: HERMAN JOSEPH RAY ESRY On Behalf Of: NOVA BALDWIN
  7. otion for Extension of Time Motion for Extension of Time. Filed By: HERMAN JOSEPH RAY ESRY On Behalf Of: NOVA BALDWIN
  9. equest Filed REQUEST FILED Request for exemplified copies filed by Sawyer Austin, Camp Lejeune Analyst
  11. roof of Mailing Notice mailed to heirs as listed therein.
  12. otc of Letters of Adm Grant Emailed to Monroe-Ralls newspaper for publication for four (4) consecutive weeks beginning April 18, 2024.
  13. trs of Administration Two certified copies to Attorney Esry. Date of 1st Publication - 04/18/2024; Statement of Account Due Date - 11/07/2024; Filed By: DAVID C MOBLEY
  14. udgment Granting Ltrs of Adm ORDER GRANTING LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION Filed By: DAVID C MOBLEY
  15. roposed Order Filed Letters of Limited Administration. Filed By: HERMAN JOSEPH RAY ESRY On Behalf Of: JAMES ASHER, NOVA BALDWIN
  16. roposed Order Filed Order Granting Letters of Administration. Filed By: HERMAN JOSEPH RAY ESRY On Behalf Of: JAMES ASHER, NOVA BALDWIN
  17. roposed Order Filed Letters of Limited Administration. Filed By: HERMAN JOSEPH RAY ESRY On Behalf Of: JAMES ASHER, NOVA BALDWIN
  18. rder PROBATE DOCKET-ORDER Attorney Esry appears. Case called. Amended Application for Letters of Limited Administration is approved. Limited letters to be issued. Filed By: DAVID C MOBLEY
  19. earing Held Associated Entries: 03/01/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 03/01/2024 - Hearing Scheduled + Scheduled For: 04/09/2024; 10:30 AM; DAVID C MOBLEY; Ralls
  20. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 01/26/2024 - Hearing Scheduled + Associated Entries: 04/09/2024 - Hearing Held Hearing Continued From: 02/27/2024; 10:30 AM Hearing
  21. earing Scheduled Amended App for Letters, Limited Admin Amended App for Letters, Limited Admin Associated Entries: 04/09/2024 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 04/09/2024; 10:30 AM; DAVID C MOBLEY; Ralls
  22. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 01/26/2024 - Hearing Scheduled + Associated Entries: 04/09/2024 - Hearing Held Hearing Continued From: 02/27/2024; 10:30 AM Hearing
  23. rder to Vacate/Set Aside The Court reviews the amended application filed and sets aside the denial dated 8-14-2023.
  24. earing Scheduled Amended App for Letters, Limited Admin Associated Entries: 03/01/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 02/27/2024; 10:30 AM; DAVID C MOBLEY; Ralls
  25. rder to Vacate/Set Aside The Court reviews the amended application filed and sets aside the denial dated 8-14-2023.
  26. ffidavit Filed Amended Application for Letters of Limited Administration. Filed By: HERMAN JOSEPH RAY ESRY On Behalf Of: JAMES ASHER, NOVA BALDWIN, MICHELLE LYNN AUSTIN, BRIAN ANDREW ASHER
  27. rder 08/14/23: The Court has reviewed the application for letters of limited administration filed under the provisions of 537.021 RSMo. The Court notes the application states the application is being made "to research a possible litigation claim on behalf of the decedent" who died intestate on May 6, 1983. RSMo. 537.021 provides for the appointment of a personal representative to maintain or defend a cause of action for injury to property, for personal injury or for wrongful death. 537.021 RSMo, does not authorize issuance of letters for the purpose of researching a possible litigation claim. The application is hereby denied. D. Mobley Filed By: DAVID C MOBLEY
  28. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: HERMAN JOSEPH RAY ESRY
  29. R Costs Dec-w/costs-Assoc
  30. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: HERMAN JOSEPH RAY ESRY
  31. ertificate of Death Filed Death Certificate. Filed By: HERMAN JOSEPH RAY ESRY On Behalf Of: JAMES ASHER, NOVA BALDWIN, MICHELLE LYNN AUSTIN, BRIAN ANDREW ASHER
  32. nventory and Appr Filing Inventory. Filed By: HERMAN JOSEPH RAY ESRY On Behalf Of: JAMES ASHER, NOVA BALDWIN, MICHELLE LYNN AUSTIN, BRIAN ANDREW ASHER

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