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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2022-12-16
Type Pr Guardian/conserv Adult
Docket 153 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Kelly, James E.
Defendant Chiffo, Christina L.
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Judge

Hon. Bock Elizabeth A

Douglas County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  1. udge Assigned
  2. otc-Time to File Annl Set/Rpt JAMES KELLY
  4. iling: LETTER OF REPAYMENT TO COUNTY FOR GAL FEES 150.00
  6. eceipt Filed Receipt of Attorney Fee; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER D WADE
  8. udge/Clerk - Note ORIGINAL DOCS TO BE PICKED UP BY ATTY OF RECORD
  9. otice JAMES KELLY
  10. rder Allowing Fees - Atty Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  11. rder Aprov Annual Settle Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  12. tatus Report Reviewed ANNUAL REPORT, ANNUAL SETTLEMENT REVIEWED AND APPROVED. WARD OWES DOUGLAS COUNTY $150.00 FOR G/C FEES PAID TO GAL. THIS SHOULD BE PAID THIS YEAR. ATTORNEY FEES APPROVED. JUDGE BOCK Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  13. earing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 04/23/2025 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 06/11/2025; 11:00 AM; ELIZABETH A BOCK; Douglas
  15. uditor Check List/Excpt Ltr
  16. orrespondence Filed FFILN / LETTER AND RECEIPTS Filed By: CHRISTOPHER D WADE
  18. earing Scheduled Associated Entries: 05/16/2025 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 06/11/2025; 11:00 AM; ELIZABETH A BOCK; Douglas
  19. earing Held Associated Entries: 03/03/2025 - Probate Citation Scheduled Scheduled For: 04/23/2025; 11:00 AM; ELIZABETH A BOCK; Douglas
  20. rder ATTY WADE APPEARS. WARD WAS HOSPITALIZED. WAITING ON HUD STATEMENTS, PAPERWORK ON TRUCK, INSURANCE, TAX STATEMENTS. REAL ESTATE SOLD, MAY HAVE BEEN D.Q. MEDICADE. JUNE 11TH @ 11:00AM JUDGE BOCK Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  21. udge/Clerk - Note COURT STILL AWAITS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ANNUAL SETTLEMENT AS REQUESTED. VEHICLE DOCUMENTATION. KM
  23. eceipt Filed Receipt; Payment Statement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER D WADE
  25. nnual Settlement Filing Amended Annual Settlement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER D WADE
  27. tatus/Annl Report Filing
  29. nnual Report Filed Annual Report; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER D WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  31. roposed Order Filed Order Allowing Attorney Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER D WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  32. etition Fees - Attorney Petition for Attorney Fees; Billing Statement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER D WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  33. nnual Settlement Filing Annual Settlement; Bank Statements; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER D WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  35. itation Issued JAMES KELLY
  36. robate Citation Scheduled Associated Entries: 04/23/2025 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 04/23/2025; 11:00 AM; ELIZABETH A BOCK; Douglas
  37. rder CITATION TO ISSUE FOR NO ANNUAL REPORT 4/23/2025 @ 11:00AM JUDGE BOCK Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  39. otc-Time to File Annl Set/Rpt JAMES KELLY
  41. otice JAMES KELLY
  43. tatus Report Reviewed ANNUAL REPORT REVIEWED AND APPROVED. ANNUAL SETTLEMENT HAS ISSUES. G/C HAS REIMBURSED HIMSELF $6000.00 FOR RENT (RENT FOR WHAT?) BUSINESS EXPENSES WHICH ARE NOT-SPECIFIED. GAL AND ATTY FEES STILL DUE. NO RECEIPTS PROVIDED FOR THE $6000.00 REIMBURSEMENT. JUDGE BOCK Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  44. uditor Check List/Excpt Ltr
  45. nnual Settlement Filing 2nd Amended Annual Settlement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER D WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  47. earing Held Associated Entries: 06/10/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 06/10/2024 - Probate Citation Scheduled Scheduled For: 06/12/2024; 1:30 PM; ELIZABETH A BOCK; Douglas
  48. rder ATTY C. WADE STATES NO RECEIPT $6K, HAY, PROPERTY TAX SHOUD HAVE RECEIPTS. THERE ARE NO CHILDREN. STATUS REPORT AND ANNUAL SETTLEMENT FILED. NO DISCERNABLE HEIRS AT THIS TIME. JUDGE BOCK Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  50. nnual Settlement Filing Ammended Annual Settlement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER D WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  51. mended Filing Ammended Inventory and Appraisment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER D WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  52. robate Citation Scheduled Associated Entries: 06/12/2024 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 06/12/2024; 1:30 PM; ELIZABETH A BOCK; Douglas
  53. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 05/16/2024 - Probate Citation Scheduled Associated Entries: 06/12/2024 - Hearing Held Hearing Continued From: 06/12/2024; 11:00 AM Probate Citation Scheduled
  54. rder for Continuance RESET TO 1:30PM, JUDGE BOCK Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  55. rder ATTY FEES REVIEWED AND APPROVED JUDGE BOCK Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  56. otion for Continuance Motion for Continuance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER D WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  57. etition Fees - Attorney Petition for Attorney Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  58. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: CHRISTOPHER D WADE
  59. erification of Assets Bank Statements; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER D WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  60. nnual Settlement Filing Annual Settlement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER D WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  61. tatus/Annl Report Filing Annual Status Report; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER D WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  62. roposed Order Filed Amended Order of Court Confirming Report of Sale of Property and Ordering Execution of Instruments; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  63. robate Citation Scheduled Associated Entries: 06/10/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 06/12/2024; 11:00 AM; ELIZABETH A BOCK; Douglas
  64. robate Citation Hearing Held Associated Entries: 04/09/2024 - Probate Citation Scheduled Scheduled For: 05/15/2024; 11:00 AM; ELIZABETH A BOCK; Douglas
  65. rder ATTY C. WADE APPEARS. WORKING ON SETTLEMENT. ANNUAL REPORT AND CARE PLAN STILL NEEDED AND REQUIRED. IN 2023, WARD WAS AT SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL IN SPRINGFIELD. PER MR. WADE, MAY BE IN ROCKY RIDGE IN MANSFIELD. 6/12/2024 @ 11:00AM JUDGE BOCK Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  66. earing Held Associated Entries: 05/10/2023 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 05/17/2023; 1:30 PM; ELIZABETH A BOCK; Douglas
  67. otion to Withdraw Motion to Withdraw; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  68. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER D WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  69. mended Inventory Amended Inventory and Appraisement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  70. itation Issued JAMES KELLY - PROBATE CITATION FAILURE TO FILE / G/C REPORT/ ANNUAL SETTLEMENT & TREATMENT/CARE PLAN
  71. robate Citation Scheduled Associated Entries: 05/15/2024 - Probate Citation Hearing Held Scheduled For: 05/15/2024; 11:00 AM; ELIZABETH A BOCK; Douglas
  72. rder CITATION- MAY 15TH @ 11:00AM JUDGE BOCK Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  73. etition to Sell Real Property Amended Petition for an Order to Sell Real Property; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE
  74. otc-Time to File Annl Set/Rpt JAMES KELLY
  75. rd Auth Sale of Real Estate
  76. rder Allowing Fees - Atty
  77. rder ATTY FEES REVIEWED AND APPROVED JUDGE BOCK Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  78. roposed Order Filed Order Allowing Attorney Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  79. etition Fees - Attorney Petition for Attorney Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  80. onfirming Sale of Real Propty AMENDED ORDER CONFIRMING SALE OF PROPERTY AND ORDER EXECUTION OF INSTRUMENTS / COPY FOR ATTY RECORD
  81. rder AMENDED ORDER APPROVING SALE OF PROPERTY ENTERED. JUDGE BOCK Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  82. rder NO ONE APPEARS TO CONTEST SALE. ORDER SIGNED FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. JUDGE BOCK Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  83. roposed Order Filed Amended Order of Court Confirming Report of Sale of Property and Ordering Execution of Instruments; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  84. eport Filed Amended Report of Sale of Real Property; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE
  85. rd for Sale of Real Property AMENDED ORDER TO SELL REAL PROPERTY
  86. rder ATTY C. WADE APPEARS. NO ONE ELSE APPEARS. MOTION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY SUSTAINED. ORDER SIGNED. JUDGE BOCK Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  87. earing Held Associated Entries: 05/10/2023 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 05/17/2023; 1:30 PM; ELIZABETH A BOCK; Douglas
  88. roposed Order Filed Order to Sell Real Property; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  89. earing Scheduled Associated Entries: 05/17/2023 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 05/17/2023; 1:30 PM; ELIZABETH A BOCK; Douglas
  90. mended Inventory Amended Inventory and Appraisement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  91. rder MOTION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY SET 5/17/2023 @ 1:30PM JUDGE BOCK Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  92. ffidavit Filed Affidavit of Publication; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  93. roposed Order Filed PROPOSED Amended Order to Sell Real Property; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  94. etition to Sell Real Property Amended Petition for an Order to Sell Real Property; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE
  95. rd Auth Sale of Real Estate
  96. roposed Order Filed PROPOSED Order of Court Confirming Report of Sale of Property and Ordering Execution of Instruments; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  97. eport Filed Report of Sale of Real Property; Contract; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE
  98. orrespondence Filed Letter to Judge Bock; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE
  99. roof of Mailing DOCO HERALD
  100. earing Held Associated Entries: 02/24/2023 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 03/15/2023; 11:00 AM; ELIZABETH A BOCK; Douglas
  101. rd for Sale of Real Property
  102. rder NO ONE APPEARS TO CONTEST SALE. ORDER SIGNED FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. JUDGE BOCK Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  103. orrespondence Filed Letter to Judge Bock; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  104. rder to Retain Voting Rights
  105. earing Scheduled Associated Entries: 03/15/2023 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 03/15/2023; 11:00 AM; ELIZABETH A BOCK; Douglas
  106. rder SET FOR HEARING ON MOTION 3/15/2023 @ 11:00AM JUDGE BOCK Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  107. ound Recording Log Sheet
  108. roposed Order Filed Order to Sell Real Property; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  109. etition to Sell Real Property Petition for an Order to Sell Real Property; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE
  110. nventory and Appr Filing Inventory and Appraisement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE
  111. eport Filed Medical Report; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KAREN ANNE BATES-CROUCH
  112. ffidavit Filed Affidavit of Publication; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  113. onf Con Financial History Credit Report; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  114. eceipt Filed Receipt in Satisfaction of Guardian ad Litem Fee; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KAREN ANNE BATES-CROUCH On Behalf Of: KAREN ANNE BATES-CROUCH
  115. orrespondence Filed Letter to Clerk; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  116. udge/Clerk - Note MAIL RETURNED ADDRESS WAS INSUFFICIENT. CORRECTED ADDRESS IN FILE. PLACED BACK IN POST. KM
  117. otc of Hrng Returned Served SERVED 12/27/2022
  118. rder ORDER FOR PAYMENT OF GAL FEES AND COSTS BY THE COUNTY / GIVEN TO KARI DAVIS COUNTY CLERK
  119. rder ORDER ENTERED FOR PAYMENT OF FEES. JUDGE BOCK Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  120. otc to Respondent W/Rights
  121. roof of Mailing DOCO HERALD
  122. otc Ltrs Grdnshp/Consrhp
  123. trs Grdnshp/Consrhp Adult MAILED TO G/C - COPY FOR ATTY RECORD
  124. udmt-Incapacity & Disability
  125. roposed Order Filed Qualified Protective Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KAREN ANNE BATES-CROUCH On Behalf Of: KAREN ANNE BATES-CROUCH
  126. roposed Order Filed Order for Payment of GAL Fees and Costs by the County; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KAREN ANNE BATES-CROUCH On Behalf Of: KAREN ANNE BATES-CROUCH
  127. rder to Retain Voting Rights
  128. rder Retain Marrying Rights
  129. rder Retain Driving Rights
  130. ound Recording Log Sheet
  131. earing Held Associated Entries: 12/20/2022 - Guardianship Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 01/11/2023; 1:30 PM; ELIZABETH A BOCK; Douglas
  132. rder PETITIONER JAMES KELLEY APPEARS W/ ATTY DAN WADE. RESPONDENT APPEARS BY ATTY/GAL KAREN BATES-CROUCH. ELECTRONIC RECORD MADE. PETITIONER JAMES KELLEY (SIGNIFICANT OTHER FOR 12 YEARS); NO CHILDREN; THEY OWE CO-OWN LAND TOGETHER; RESPONDENT STILL IN SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL IN SPRINGFIELD. MISSOURI PUBLICATION. ORDER OF GAL FEES $300.00 (150.OO COUNTY BECAUSE ALMOST NO ASSET) LETTERS TO ISSUE. NEED REPORTS FILED YEARLY. JUDGE BOCK. Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  133. eport Filed Medical Report; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KAREN ANNE BATES-CROUCH On Behalf Of: KAREN ANNE BATES-CROUCH
  134. eport Filed Medical Report; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KAREN ANNE BATES-CROUCH
  135. pp-Ltrs Grdnshp/Consrhp Petition for Appointment of Guardian and Conservator. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE
  136. onf Con Financial History Credit Report; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  137. orrespondence Filed Letter to Clerk; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  138. otc of Hrng Returned Served SERVED 12/27/2022
  139. otice of Service Notice of Service to Respondent; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  140. otc to Respondent W/Rights
  141. uardianship Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 01/11/2023 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 01/11/2023; 1:30 PM; ELIZABETH A BOCK; Douglas
  142. ther Proposed Document Filed Notice to Respondent; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  143. rder ORDER GRANTING ATTY FOR RESPONDENT ACCESS TO RECORDS Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  144. roposed Order Filed Qualified Protective Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KAREN ANNE BATES-CROUCH On Behalf Of: KAREN ANNE BATES-CROUCH
  145. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KAREN ANNE BATES-CROUCH
  146. rder - Special Process Server
  147. rder ATTY KAREN BATES-CROUCH APPOINTED GAL. ORDER FOR SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER. JUDGE BOCK Filed By: ELIZABETH A BOCK
  148. R Costs Incp/Dis-w/costs-Asso
  149. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: DANIEL P WADE
  150. roposed Order Filed Order Appointing Special Process Server. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE On Behalf Of: JAMES E. KELLY
  151. otion Special Process Server Motion to Appoint Special Process Server. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE
  152. onf Gar/Con Background Report Background Check. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE
  153. pp-Ltrs Grdnshp/Consrhp Petition for Appointment of Guardian and Conservator. Filed By: DANIEL P WADE

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