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Court

Brazoria County

Texas

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Case Information

Filed 2023-10-19
Status Disposed
Type Small Estate Affidavit
Docket 31 entries

Parties

Defendant Cardenas, Juan Luis
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Judge

Hon. Pfeiffer, Thomas

Brazoria County (TX)

Texas

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Docket Entries

  1. Order Approving Resignation; Envelope #97591221
  2. Abstract to Voter Registration
  3. Stat Closure - All Other Dispositions
  4. Judicial Docket Entry Approved small estate affidavit. Enter order. - tlp
  5. Letter Re: Certified Copy Request of Order; Ready for in Person
  6. Application to be Appointed Independent Administratrix and for Letters of Administration
  7. Citation by Posting; Return Date 4.8.24
  8. Citation/Notice Cardenas, Juan Luis Served 04/08/2024 8:53 PM Anticipated Server Sheriff's Office Anticipated Method Posting Serving Officer Calbert, Madison Serving Method Posting
  9. Amended Application to be Appointed Independent Administratrix and for Letters of Administration
  10. Service Returned Posted from 3.29.24 to 4.8.24
  11. Consent and Waiver
  12. Consent and Waiver
  13. CANCELED Probate Hearing (1:30 PM) (Judicial Officer Pfeiffer, Thomas) Other Set by Stovall - Spanish Interpreter Needed
  14. Amended Application to be Appointed Independent Administratrix and for Determination of Heirship
  15. Motion for Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem
  16. Order Appointing Ad Litem Sallie Anne T. Godfrey Appointed; Eserve #88015531
  17. Citation by Posting; Return Date 5.28.24
  18. Citation/Notice Cardenas, Juan Luis Served 05/28/2024 8:30 AM Anticipated Server Sheriff's Office Anticipated Method Posting Serving Officer Thomas, Tabitha Serving Method Posting
  19. Service Returned Posted from 5.17.24 to 5.28.24
  20. Answer of Attorney Ad Litem
  21. Record Bill of Services
  22. Report of Attorney Ad Litem
  23. Probate Hearing (2:00 PM) (Judicial Officer Pfeiffer, Thomas) Set by Stovall - Spanish Interpreter Needed - Ad Litem appearing via Zoom: [email protected]
  24. Order Determining Heirship and Appointing Independent Administratrix; Eserve #91969200
  25. Order Determining Heirship and Appointing Independent Administratrix; Eserve #91969200
  26. Notice Re: Need for Filing Inventory and Affidavit
  27. Proof of Death and Other Facts
  28. Oath Filed of Independent Administrator
  29. Judicial Docket Entry Hearing held on Application for Determination of Heirship. Present were the Applicant, attorney, ad litem, and witnesses. _Terri Sanchez_______________ reporting. Applicant and witnesses sworn and evidence presented. No objection to heirship. The Court finds that the legal heirs of the Deceased are those persons as set forth in the Order. Heirship granted. ---- Judge Thomas Pfeiffer Hearing held on Application for Independent Administration. Present were the Applicant, attorney, and witnesses. Applicant and witnesses sworn and evidence presented. The Court finds there is a necessity for the administration of this estate and the Applicant is not disqualified from receiving Letters of Administration. Applicant appointed as Independent Administrator. ---- Judge Thomas Pfeiffer
  30. Letter Re: Copy and Letters Request
  31. Motion to Resign as Independent Administratrix

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