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Case Information

Filed 2024-01-24
Status Filed
Type Independent Administration
Docket 44 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Irwin, Herminia Marie
Defendant Lopez, Argentina Acela
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Judge

Hon. Gilbert Courtney

Brazoria County (TX)

Texas

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Docket Entries

  1. Application (OCA)
  2. Application
  3. Resident Agent Appointed
  4. Waiver
  5. Motion
  6. Order Appointing Ad Litem
  7. Citation
  8. Citation Lopez, Argentina Acela Served 02/12/2024 8:43 AM Anticipated Server Sheriff's Office Anticipated Method In Person Serving Officer Thomas, Tabitha
  9. Citation
  10. Citation Lopez, Argentina Acela Unserved Anticipated Server Sheriff's Office Anticipated Method Publication
  11. Docket Entry
  12. Answer
  13. Motion
  14. Proposed Order
  15. Answer
  16. Service Returned
  17. Service Returned
  18. Probate Hearing (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Gilbert, Courtney)
  19. Service Returned
  20. Letter
  21. Last Will and Testament
  22. Amended
  23. Citation
  24. Citation Lopez, Argentina Acela Unserved Anticipated Server Sheriff's Office Anticipated Method Posting
  25. Waiver
  26. aiver of Citation, Bond and Consent to Appointment of Independent Administrator - Alexandra Pauls
  27. ervice Returned Posted from 3.29.2024 to 4.08.2024
  28. otice of Intention to Take Deposition Upon Written Questions
  29. itation by Posting; Return Date 5/13/2024
  30. itation Lopez, Argentina Acela Served 05/13/2024 10:19 AM Anticipated Server Sheriff's Office Anticipated Method Posting Serving Officer Thomas, Tabitha Serving Method Posting
  31. ervice Returned Posted from 05/3/2024 to 05/13/2024
  32. robate Hearing (11:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Gilbert, Courtney)
  33. udicial Docket Entry Hearing held on Application for Independent Administration with the holographic will annexed. 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. Attorney to file with the court a family settlement agreement, and the order, it will be signed. CG
  34. otice Family Settlement Agreement; Reviewed
  35. rder Admitting Will to Probate and Granting Letters of Independent Administration; Eserved #88303025
  36. udicial Docket Entry Hearing held on Application for Independent Administration with holographic will annexed on 5/30/24. Present were the Applicant, Attorney, and witnesses. Applicant and witnesses sworn and evidence presented on 5/30/24. 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. Approve and Enter Order. Enter Notice Order. CG
  37. roof of Subscribing Witness Enrique and Monica Lopez
  38. roof of Death and Other Facts
  39. ath Filed of Independent Administrator
  40. ublisher's Affidavit with Notice to Creditors; Daily Court Review 06/04/2024
  41. ffidavit in Lieu of Inventory (OCA) Reviewed
  42. ertificate of Compliance
  43. otion and Affidavit for Attorney Ad Litem Fees - Agreed
  44. rder for attorney ad litem fees - Agreed; Eserved #90464121

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