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Case Information

Filed 2024-02-08
Status Probate Closed
Type Dependant Administration
Docket 29 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Bonner, Ja'vone
Defendant Williams Smith, David Elijah
Photo of Hon. Warren, Jeremy

Judge

Hon. Warren, Jeremy

Brazoria County (TX)

Texas

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Docket Entries

  1. Notice of Closing Estate
  2. Abstract to Voter Registration
  3. Letter re: Issuance Service
  4. Citation by Posting - Return Date 2/26/24
  5. Citation Williams-Smith, David Elijah Served 02/26/2024 8:54 AM Anticipated Server Sheriff's Office Anticipated Method Posting Serving Officer Thomas, Tabitha Serving Method Posting
  6. Amended First Amended Application to Determine Heirship and for Letters of Independent Administration
  7. Waiver of Citation and Consent to Independent Administration
  8. Letter re: Issuance
  9. Notice of Citation and Consent to Independent Administration
  10. Application to Appoint Attorney Ad Litem
  11. Citation by Posting; Return date 3/11/24
  12. Citation Williams-Smith, David Elijah Served 03/11/2024 8:45 AM Anticipated Server Sheriff's Office Anticipated Method Posting Serving Officer Thomas, Tabitha Serving Method Posting
  13. Order Appointing Ad Litem E Serve #85300931
  14. Service Returned by Posting from 2/16/24 - 2/26/24
  15. Answer of Attorney Ad Litem
  16. Service Returned Posted from 3/1/2024 to 3/11/2024
  17. Probate Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Warren, Jeremy)
  18. Affidavit of Facts Concerning Identity of Heirs of David Elijah Williams-Smith, Deceased
  19. Affidavit of Facts Concerning Identity of Heirs of David Elijah Williams-Smith, Deceased
  20. Affidavit of Facts Concerning Identity of Heirs of David Elijah Williams-Smith, Deceased
  21. Judgment Declaring Heirship and Order Authorizing Letters of Independent Administration
  22. Judicial Docket Entry Hearing held on Application to Determine Heirship. Applicant and witnesses sworn and evidence presented. Court finds the heirs are those listed in the Application. Enter Order. JW
  23. Judicial Docket Entry Hearing held on First Amended Application for Independent Administration. Applicant and witnesses sworn and evidence presented. Enter Order for Independent Administration and Appointing Applicant as Independent Administrator. JW
  24. Proof of Death and Other Facts
  25. Oath Filed
  26. Letter Cover Letter w' Notice to Creditors
  27. Publisher's Affidavit with Notice to Creditor's - The Facts - 5/1/24
  28. Inventories Filed (OCA)
  29. Order Approving Inventory EServed 88386609

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