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Court

Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2023-11-22
Type Pr Guardianship Minor
Docket 55 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Yates, Janet Lynn|Yates, Larry
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Judge

Hon. Richardson, Rebecca A.

Lincoln County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  1. pp-Ltrs of Guardianship PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN - REDACTED. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES
  2. tatus Report Reviewed
  4. uardian Status Report Filing
  6. RIFS/Unredacted Document Satisfaction of Judgment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Satisfaction of Judgment filed on 04/16/2025. Filed By: BRIAN SINCLAIR On Behalf Of: BRIAN SINCLAIR Associated Entries: 04/16/2025 - Satisfaction of Judgment Filed +
  7. atisfaction of Judgment Filed Satisfaction of Judgment Redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BRIAN SINCLAIR On Behalf Of: BRIAN SINCLAIR Associated Entries: 04/16/2025 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  9. otc Delinquent Status Report THE ANNUAL STATUS REPORT IS NOW DELINQUENT. FAILURE TO FILE THE REPORT WILL RESULT IN A COURT APPEARANCE BEING SCHEDULED. PLEASE FILL OUT THE ENCLOSED REPORT AND RETURN IT PROMPTLY. BOTH GUARDIANS NEED TO SIGN IT. THANK YOU
  11. otc Guard Status Report THE GUARDIANS ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ANNUAL STATUS REPORT IS DUE ON OR BEFORE APRIL 1, 2025. PLEASE FILL OUT THE ENCLOSED REPORT AND RETURN IT TO THE COURT PROMPTLY. BOTH GUARDIANS NEED TO SIGN IT. THANK YOU
  13. otice COPY OF LETTERS PLACED IN ATTORNEY'S BOX. THE ATTORNEY IS TO PROVIDE THEM TO HER CLIENTS. tHANK YOU
  14. ound Recording Log Sheet
  15. trs Co-Guardianship Minor
  16. udgment Appt Gar for Minor gal fees of $150.00 are taxed against the Petitioners
  17. rng Appntmnt Probate Held PETITIONERS APPEARED WITH ATTORNEY KIM TOMKO. GAL, BRIAN SINCLAIR APPEARED. FINDINGS: THERE IS NEED, THE PARENTS ARE UNFIT UNWILLING UNABLE. PETITIONERS ARE FIT AND PROPER TO SERVE. GAL FEES IN THE AMT OF $150.00 ARE TAXED TO PETITIONERS. CO GUARDIANS MAY ACT INDEPENDENTLY. Associated Entries: 02/02/2024 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Scheduled For: 04/01/2024; 9:00 AM; REBECCA A. RICHARDSON; Lincoln County
  18. onsent Filed CONSENT OF MINOR TO GUARDIANSHIP - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES Associated Entries: 01/24/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  19. RIFS/Unredacted Document AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Service - By Publication filed on 03/20/2024. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES Associated Entries: 03/20/2024 - Affd for Serv by Publication +
  20. ffd for Serv by Publication AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES Associated Entries: 03/20/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  21. RIFS/Unredacted Document NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Notice (other) filed on 01/24/2024. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES Associated Entries: 01/24/2024 - Notice +
  22. rng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 04/01/2024 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Held + Scheduled For: 04/01/2024; 9:00 AM; REBECCA A. RICHARDSON; Lincoln County
  23. otice of Order of Publication EMAILED TO TROY FREE PRESS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR PUBLICATION
  24. rder of Publication
  25. RIFS/Unredacted Document CONSENT OF MINOR TO GUARDIANSHIP; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Consent filed on 01/24/2024. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES Associated Entries: 01/24/2024 - Consent Filed +
  26. onsent Filed CONSENT OF MINOR TO GUARDIANSHIP - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES Associated Entries: 01/24/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  27. RIFS/Unredacted Document ORDER OF PUBLICATION OF NOTICE; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Order (other) filed on 01/24/2024. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES Associated Entries: 01/24/2024 - Proposed Order Filed +
  28. roposed Order Filed ORDER OF PUBLICATION OF NOTICE - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES Associated Entries: 01/24/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  29. RIFS/Unredacted Document NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Notice (other) filed on 01/24/2024. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES Associated Entries: 01/24/2024 - Notice +
  30. otice NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES Associated Entries: 01/24/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  31. RIFS/Unredacted Document REQUEST FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Request (other) filed on 01/24/2024. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES Associated Entries: 01/24/2024 - Request Filed +
  32. equest Filed REQUEST FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES Associated Entries: 01/24/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  33. RIFS/Unredacted Document Proposed Order for GAL Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Order (other) filed on 11/30/2023. Filed By: BRIAN SINCLAIR On Behalf Of: BRIAN SINCLAIR Associated Entries: 11/30/2023 - Motion Filed +
  34. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order for GAL Fees Redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BRIAN SINCLAIR On Behalf Of: BRIAN SINCLAIR
  35. RIFS/Unredacted Document Motion for Deposit of GAL Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Motion (other) filed on 11/30/2023. Filed By: BRIAN SINCLAIR On Behalf Of: BRIAN SINCLAIR Associated Entries: 11/30/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  36. otion Filed Motion for Deposit of GAL Fees Redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BRIAN SINCLAIR On Behalf Of: BRIAN SINCLAIR Associated Entries: 11/30/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  37. RIFS/Unredacted Document GAL Consent, EOA and Answer; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Consent and Answer by Guardian ad Litem filed on 11/30/2023. Filed By: BRIAN SINCLAIR On Behalf Of: BRIAN SINCLAIR Associated Entries: 11/30/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document + Associated Entries: 11/30/2023 - Consent and Answer by GAL +
  38. onsent and Answer by GAL GAL Consent, EOA and Answer Redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BRIAN SINCLAIR On Behalf Of: BRIAN SINCLAIR Associated Entries: 11/30/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  39. ist of Witnesses LIST OF WITNESSES. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES
  40. onf Gar/Con Background Report MEMORANDUM OF FILING FAMILY CARE SAFETY REGISTRY RESULTS; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES
  41. onsent to Serve CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT - REDACTED. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES
  42. udge/Clerk - Note waiting on addresses for natural parents or request for publication before scheduling
  43. rd Appt Guardian Ad Litem
  44. RIFS/Unredacted Document AFFIDAVIT OF CUSTODY in associated to Affidavit (other) filed on 11/22/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES
  45. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO
  46. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO
  47. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed CONFIDENTIAL CASE FILING SHEET. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES
  48. ist of Witnesses LIST OF WITNESSES. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES
  49. RIFS/Unredacted Document CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT in associated to Serve filed on 11/22/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES
  50. onsent to Serve CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT - REDACTED. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES
  51. RIFS/Unredacted Document CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT in associated to Serve filed on 11/22/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES
  52. onsent to Serve CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT - REDACTED. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES
  53. RIFS/Unredacted Document AFFIDAVIT OF CUSTODY in associated to Affidavit (other) filed on 11/22/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES
  54. ffidavit Filed AFFIDAVIT OF CUSTODY - REDACTED. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES
  55. RIFS/Unredacted Document PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN in associated to Guardianship filed on 11/22/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: JANET LYNN YATES, LARRY YATES

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