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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2022-06-16
Type Pr Supervised Without Will
Docket 160 entries
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Hon. Preyer H Mark

Butler County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

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  2. Probate Ord Close File Dischrg
  3. Order for Discharge Filed By: H MARK PREYER
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  5. Proposed Order Filed Order of Discharge. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
  6. Receipt of Distributee Receipt of Distributee - Reagan Collins. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
  7. Receipt of Distributee Receipt of Distributee - Janet Riley. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
  8. Receipt of Distributee Receipt of Distributee - Gerald Collins. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
  9. Receipt of Distributee Receipt of Distributee - Milford Hart Collins. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
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  11. Ord Aprov Settle and Dist Filed By: H MARK PREYER Associated Entries: 10/11/2023 - Final Settlement Filing +
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  13. Proposed Order Dist Submitted Final Settlement Approved, Finding and Order of Distribution. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
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  15. Financial Documents Filed First Missouri Bank Statement of 10/19/23
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  17. Verification of Assets FM Bank Acct - Restricted. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
  18. Verification of Assets FM Bank - Non-Restricted Acct.. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
  19. Final Settlement Filing Final Settlement. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS Associated Entries: 11/06/2023 - Ord Aprov Settle and Dist
  20. Pet Approve Final Settle Petition for Approval of Final Settlement and Order of Distribution. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
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  22. Financial Documents Filed First Missouri Bank Statement of 9/21/23
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  24. Order Order of Waiver of Publication of Notice of Filing of Final Settlement Filed By: H MARK PREYER
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  26. Proposed Order Filed Order of Waiver of Publication of Notice of Filing of Final Settlement. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
  27. Waiver Of Waiver of Publication of Notice of Filing of Final Settlement Janet Riley. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: JANET RILEY
  28. Waiver Of Waiver of Publication of Notice of Filing of Final Settlement Reagan Collins. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: REAGAN COLLINS
  29. Waiver Of Waiver of Publication of Notice of Filing of Final Settlement Hart Collins. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS
  30. Waiver Of Waiver of Publication of Notice of Filing of Final Settlement Gerald Collins. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: GERALD COLLINS
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  32. Ord Allowing Fees - Pers Rep Filed By: H MARK PREYER Associated Entries: 09/01/2023 - Application Filed +
  33. Order Allowing Fees - Atty Filed By: H MARK PREYER Associated Entries: 09/01/2023 - Petition Fees - Attorney +
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  35. Proposed Order Filed Order Allowing Attorneys Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
  36. Petition Fees - Attorney Co-Personal Representatives Petition for Authority to Pay Attorneys Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS Associated Entries: 09/12/2023 - Order Allowing Fees - Atty
  37. Proposed Order Filed Order Allowing Compensation of Personal Representative. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
  38. Application Filed Application of Co-Personal Representative for Compensation. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS Associated Entries: 09/12/2023 - Ord Allowing Fees - Pers Rep
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  40. Financial Documents Filed First Missouri Bank Statement of 8/17/23
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  42. Order Amended Filed By: H MARK PREYER
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  44. Proposed Order Filed Amended Judgment and Order Authorizing Sale of Personal Property. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
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  46. Financial Documents Filed First Missouri Bank Statement of 7/20/23
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  48. Ord for Sale Personal Property Filed By: H MARK PREYER
  49. Ord for Sale Personal Property Filed By: H MARK PREYER
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  51. Proposed Order Filed Judgment and Order Authorizing Sale of Personal Property. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS
  52. Pet to Sell Pers Property Motion to Sell Personal Property; Consent of Beneficiary - Milford Hart Collins; Consent of Beneficiary - Gerald Collins; Consent of Beneficiary - Janet Riley; Consent of Beneficiary - Reagan Collins. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: GERALD COLLINS
  53. Proposed Order Filed Judgment and Order Authorizing Sale of Personal Property. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
  54. Pet to Sell Pers Property Motion to Sell Personal Property; Consent of Beneficiary, Waiver of Service and Entry of Appearance; Consent of Beneficiary - Janet Riley; Consent of Beneficiary - Reagan Collins; Consent of Beneficiary - Gerald Collins. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY
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  56. Financial Documents Filed First Missouri Bank Statement of 6/15/23
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  58. Amended Inventory Second Amended Inventory and Appraisement. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
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  60. Proposed Order Filed Order Allowing Filing of Second Amended Inventory and Appraisement. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
  61. Motion Filed Motion to File Second Amended Inventory and Appraisement. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY Associated Entries: 05/30/2023 - Order +
  62. Order Order Allowing Filing of Second Amended Inventory and Appraisement Filed By: H MARK PREYER Associated Entries: 05/30/2023 - Motion Filed +
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  64. Financial Documents Filed First Missouri Bank Statement of 5/18/23
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  66. Financial Documents Filed First Missouri Bank Statement of 4/20/23
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  68. Financial Documents Filed First Missouri Bank Statement of 3/16/23
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  70. Order Amended Amended Order of Court Confirming Report of Sale of Property and Ordering Execution of Instruments Filed By: H MARK PREYER
  71. Order On this 14th dayof March, 2023, the Court takes up the "Motion to Amend Inventory and the Order Confirming Report" filed this date by Mr. Matt Shetley, attorney for the Estate. The Court finds the Motion is meritorious it shall be granted. It is, therefore, Ordered and Adjudged that the co-personal representatives may file an Amended Inventory and an Amended Order Confirming Report of Sale. So Ordered. s/ HMP Filed By: H MARK PREYER Associated Entries: 03/14/2023 - Motion Filed +
  72. Proposed Order Filed Amended Order of Court Confirming Report of Sale of Property and Ordering Execution of Instruments. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
  73. Amended Inventory Amended Inventory and Appraisement. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY
  74. Motion Filed Motion to Amend Inventory and Appraisement and Order of Court Confirming Report of Sale of Property and Order Execution of Instruments. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY Associated Entries: 03/14/2023 - Order +
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  76. Confirming Sale of Real Propty Filed By: H MARK PREYER Associated Entries: 02/28/2023 - Report of Sale Filed +
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  78. Proposed Order Filed Order of Court Confirming Report of Sale of Property and Ordering Execution of Instruments. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
  79. Report of Sale Filed Report of Sale of Real Property. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY Associated Entries: 03/13/2023 - Confirming Sale of Real Propty
  80. Ord for Sale of Real Property Filed By: H MARK PREYER Associated Entries: 02/09/2023 - Petition to Sell Real Property +
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  82. Financial Documents Filed First Missouri Bank Statement of 2/16/23
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  84. Real Estate Hrng Held Petition to Sell Real Estate held. No parties appear in opposition. The Petition is granted. Associated Entries: 02/09/2023 - Real Estate Hrng Sched + Scheduled For: 02/24/2023; 10:00 AM; H MARK PREYER; Dunklin
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  86. Notice of Court Hearing Sent
  87. Real Estate Hrng Sched No court appearance is necessary if there are no objections to the sell of the real property. Associated Entries: 02/24/2023 - Real Estate Hrng Held + Scheduled For: 02/24/2023; 10:00 AM; H MARK PREYER; Dunklin
  88. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY
  89. Proposed Order Filed Order to Sell Real Property. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
  90. Petition to Sell Real Property Petition for Order to Sell Real Property. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY Associated Entries: 02/28/2023 - Ord for Sale of Real Property
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  92. Financial Documents Filed First Missouri Bank Statement of 1/19/23
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  94. Ord Witdrw Funds Restr Acct Filed By: H MARK PREYER Associated Entries: 01/18/2023 - Pet Witdrw Funds Restrict Acct +
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  96. Proposed Order Filed Order - Graves Gin. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
  97. Pet Witdrw Funds Restrict Acct Petition - Graves Gin. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY Associated Entries: 01/19/2023 - Ord Witdrw Funds Restr Acct
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  99. Judge/Clerk - Note The Honorable Mark Preyer is assigned as Senior Judge per Paul Wilson, Chief Justice.
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  101. Financial Documents Filed First Missouri Bank Statement of 12/15/22
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  103. Motion for Sub of Counsel Substitution of Counsel; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW R SHETLEY On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
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  105. Invoice Filed Updated Invoice (Statement) Filed from Graves Gin Corp in the amount of $19,949.28 Associated Entries: 09/28/2022 - Invoice Filed +
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  107. Financial Documents Filed First Missouri Bank Statement of 10/20/22
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  109. Invoice Filed Invoice (Statement) Filed from Graves Gin Corp in the amount of $19,648.89 Associated Entries: 11/16/2022 - Invoice Filed +
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  111. Financial Documents Filed First Missouri Bank Statement of 9/15/22
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  113. Verification Proof of Deposit in Unrestricted Acct. for Utilities. Filed By: JASON M SCHERER On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
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  115. Release Filed Receipt and Release of Claim by Landess Funeral Home. Filed By: JASON M SCHERER On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS Associated Entries: 08/01/2022 - Claim Against the Estate +
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  117. Financial Documents Filed First Missouri Bank Statement of 8/18/22 (restricted)
  118. Order Order Authorizing Payment of Recurring Expenses Filed By: H MARK PREYER
  119. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: JASON M SCHERER
  120. Proposed Order Filed Order Authorizing Payment of Recurring Expenses. Filed By: JASON M SCHERER On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
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  122. Proposed Order Filed Order Authorizing Pymt. of Recurring Exp. Filed By: JASON M SCHERER On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
  123. Motion Filed Motion for Authority to Pay Recurring Exp.. Filed By: JASON M SCHERER
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  125. Order Allowing Claim Order Granting Claim of Landess Funeral Home & Crematory Filed By: H MARK PREYER Associated Entries: 08/18/2022 - Consent to Claim +
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  127. Mo HealthNet Release Release of Estate Claim. Filed By: JASON M SCHERER On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
  128. Proposed Order Filed Proposed Order Granting Claim. Filed By: JASON M SCHERER On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
  129. Consent to Claim Consent to Claim of Landess Funeral Home. Filed By: JASON M SCHERER Associated Entries: 08/19/2022 - Order Allowing Claim +
  130. Inventory and Appr Filing Inventory Appraisement. Filed By: JASON M SCHERER
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  132. Affd-Publctn Notc Ltrs Granted Affidavit of Publication. Filed By: JASON M SCHERER On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS Associated Entries: 08/01/2022 - Notice +
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  134. Hearing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 07/13/2022 - Case Review Scheduled Scheduled For: 08/16/2022; 10:15 AM; H MARK PREYER; Dunklin
  135. Proof of Deposit in Restr Acct FM Bank Demand Deposit Showing Restricted Acct.. Filed By: JASON M SCHERER On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS
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  137. Notice Notice of Entry of Landess Funeral Home and Crematory sent to all parties. Associated Entries: 08/15/2022 - Affd-Publctn Notc Ltrs Granted +
  138. Claim Against the Estate Claim Against Estate in the amount of $9,642.44 Filed By: LANDESS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY Associated Entries: 08/31/2022 - Release Filed +
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  140. Notice of Court Hearing Sent
  141. Case Review Scheduled Associated Entries: 08/04/2022 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 08/16/2022; 10:15 AM; H MARK PREYER; Dunklin
  142. Proof of Mailing Associated Entries: 07/13/2022 - Notc of Letters of Adm Grant +
  143. Notc of Letters of Adm Grant Notice of Letters of Administration emailed to the Campbell Courier for publication. Associated Entries: 07/11/2022 - Ltrs of Administration Associated Entries: 07/13/2022 - Proof of Mailing
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  145. Ltrs of Administration Associated Entries: 07/13/2022 - Notc of Letters of Adm Grant +
  146. Judgment Entered Judgment Granting the Application for Letters of Administration and Appointing Personal Representative Filed By: H MARK PREYER
  147. Hearing Held Application for Letters of Administration held. Parties appear: Applicants - Milford Hart Collins and Gerald Collins; and AAPP - Jason Scherer. No other interested persons appear. Evidence adduced. Docket Entry: The Court appoints Milford Hart Collins and Gerald Collins as co-personal representatives; a restricted estate bank account shall be opened and statement shall be sent the clerk of the court. Associated Entries: 06/21/2022 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 07/11/2022; 11:00 AM; H MARK PREYER; Dunklin
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  149. Notice of Court Hearing Sent
  150. Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 07/11/2022 - Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 07/11/2022; 11:00 AM; H MARK PREYER; Dunklin
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  152. PR Costs Dec-w/costs-Assoc
  153. Filing Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: JASON M SCHERER
  154. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: JASON M SCHERER
  155. Renunciation of Right Serve Renunciation of Right to Adm. by Janet Riley. Filed By: JASON M SCHERER On Behalf Of: MILFORD HART COLLINS, GERALD COLLINS, KEITH G COLLINS
  156. Other Proposed Document Filed Letters of Admin.. Filed By: JASON M SCHERER
  157. Other Proposed Document Filed Notice of Ltrs. of Admin.. Filed By: JASON M SCHERER
  158. Renunciation of Right Serve Renunciation - Reagan. Filed By: JASON M SCHERER
  159. Certificate of Death Filed Death Certificate. Filed By: JASON M SCHERER
  160. App-Ltrs Administration App. for Ltrs. of Admin. Filed By: JASON M SCHERER

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