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Case Information

Filed 2023-03-16
Status Pending
Type Dependent Administration
Docket 79 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Franks, Bernice Dean|Franks, Joshua|Franks, Larry|Weltman Weinberg & Reis Co Lpa
Defendant Franks, Hannon Arnold, Sr.

Lawyers

Docket Entries

  1. PRGA Application Filed (OCA) for Letters of Administration
  2. REQUEST for Citation
  3. WAIVER and Renunciation of Right to Letters of Administration - Bernice Dean Franks
  4. WAIVER and Renunciation of Right to Letters of Administration - Eloise Lawrence
  5. WAIVER and Renunciation of Right to Letters of Administration - Deanna Franks
  6. WAIVER and Renunciation of Right to Letters of Administration - Ashley Franks
  7. WAIVER and Renunciation of Right to Letters of Administration - Corey Smith
  8. Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
  9. Temporary Restraining Order and Order Setting Hearing for Temporary Orders
  10. REQUEST for Issuance
  11. Citation by Posting
  12. Citation Franks, Hannon Arnold, Sr. Served 03/28/2023 Returned 03/28/2023
  13. Citation by Personal Service Larry Paul Franks
  14. Temporary Restraining Order Molly Franks
  15. Notice of Hearing to Show Cause Franks, Molly Served 03/29/2023 Returned 03/31/2023
  16. Citation Franks, Larry Paul Served 04/04/2023 Returned 04/05/2023
  17. Temporary Restraining Order Larry Paul Franks
  18. Notice of Hearing to Show Cause Franks, Larry Paul Served 04/04/2023 Returned 04/05/2023
  19. Temporary Restraining Order (1:30 PM) (Judicial Officer McPherson, Rick S)
  20. Answer Respondents' Original Answer
  21. Motion to Withdraw Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
  22. Order on Motion to Withdraw Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
  23. Claim CLAIM FOR DISCOVER BANK
  24. Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
  25. Order Granting Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
  26. NOTICE Notice of Appearance of Counsel for Bernice Dean Franks
  27. Application to Determine Heirship
  28. Citation-Unexecuted
  29. Citation by Publication Posted on OCA Website
  30. Citation by Publication Delivered to the Panola Watchman
  31. Citation Unknown Heirs Served 08/17/2023 Returned 08/22/2023
  32. REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE
  33. Certified Mail-Unexecuted to Joshua Joseph Franks
  34. Certified Mail-Unexecuted to Deanna Marie Franks - Returned Undelivered
  35. Certified Mail-Unexecuted to Ashley Nicole Franks- Returned Undelivered
  36. Citation by Publication Panola Watchman
  37. Citation by Publication Return on OCA Publishing Website
  38. WAIVER OF CITATION - Larry Paul Franks
  39. Counterclaim Counter-Application
  40. Citation by Posting
  41. Citation Franks, Hannon Arnold, Sr. Served 09/19/2023 Returned 09/19/2023
  42. REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE
  43. Certified Mail-Executed Deanna Franks
  44. WAIVER OF CITATION Eloise Lawrence
  45. WAIVER OF CITATION - Corey Joseph Smith
  46. Motion to Appoint Attorney Ad Litem
  47. Order Appointing Attorney Ad Litem
  48. Answer Attorney Ad Litem's Original Answer
  49. WAIVER Distributee's Consent to Application for Independent Administration and Waiver of Notice - Bernice Franks
  50. NOTICE of Appearance
  51. Motion for Genetic Testing
  52. REQUEST for Issuance - Ashley Franks
  53. REQUEST for Issuance - Deanna Franks
  54. REQUEST for Issuance - Eloise Lawrence
  55. Citation by Personal Service E-Mailed to Attorney
  56. Citation by Personal Service Eloise Lawrence
  57. Citation by Personal Service Ashley Franks
  58. Citation by Personal Service Deanna Franks
  59. Citation Lawrence, Eloise Priscilla Served 12/22/2023 Returned 01/04/2024
  60. Citation Franks, Ashley Nicole Served 12/27/2023 Returned 01/04/2024
  61. Citation Franks, Deanna Marie Served 12/22/2023 Returned 01/04/2024
  62. aiver Distributee's Consent to Application for Independent Administration and Waiver of Notice, Joshua Franks
  63. EPORT of Attorney Ad Litem
  64. RDER SETTING HEARING 05/29/2024 2:30 PM
  65. pplication - NON OCA for Attorney Ad Litem's Fee
  66. rder Granting Attorney Ad Litem's Fee
  67. robate Hearing (2:30 PM) (Judicial Officer McPherson, Rick S)
  68. rder Granting Motion for Genetic Testing
  69. EPORT Submission of Genetic Report
  70. ffidavit of Facts Concerning the Identity of Heirs - Cessele Norman
  71. ffidavit of Facts Concerning the Identity of Heirs - Charles Wiler
  72. ffidavit of Facts Concerning the Identity of Heirs - Cindy Smith
  73. udgment Declaring Heirship - Subsequent Action
  74. OTICE Copy of Judgment Declaring Heirship
  75. RDER SETTING HEARING
  76. ANCELED Probate Hearing (1:30 PM) (Judicial Officer McPherson, Rick) Other
  77. otion to Withdraw as Counsel - Cary Crump for Larry Franks
  78. rder on Motion to Withdraw as Counsel - Cary Crump for Larry Franks
  79. UGGESTION OF DEATH

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