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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2024-08-29
Type Pr Independent Without Will
Docket 67 entries
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Judge

Hon. Pearson D Blake

Dunklin County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  1. pp-Ltrs Administration Application for Letters of Administration. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  2. robate Judmt Final Dist
  3. rd of Discharge-Fiduciary Order of Discharge; So Ordered by Judge D. Blake Pearson. Order signed on July 29, 2025 but not entered until July 30, 2025. Filed By: D. BLAKE PEARSON
  5. eceipt of Distributee Receipts of Distributees. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  6. eceipt of Distributee Receipts of Distributees. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  7. roposed Order Filed Order of Discharge. Forwarded to Judge D. Blake Pearson for review. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  8. otion for Discharge Petition for Discharge. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  9. eceipt Filed Receipt of Attorney. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  11. udge/Clerk - Note Counsel, please submit final receipts.
  12. uditor Check List/Excpt Ltr Auditor notes
  13. rd Aprov Settle and Dist Final Settlement Approved, Finding and Judgment of Succession; and Distribution; So Ordered by Judge D. Blake Pearson. Filed By: D. BLAKE PEARSON
  15. rder Allowing Fees - Atty Order Approving Attorney fees; So Ordered by Judge D. Blake Pearson
  17. roposed Order Filed Order Approving Attorney Fees. Forwarded to Judge D. Blake Pearson for review. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  19. roposed Order Dist Submitted Final Settlement Approved, Finding and Judgment of Succession, and Distribution. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  20. etition Fees - Attorney Application of Attorney for Personal Representative for Compensation; Statement of Services; Statement. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  21. aiver Of Waiver of Interested Party. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  22. aiver of Fees Waiver of Compensation by Personal Representative. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  23. et for Ord Complete Settle Petition for Order of Complete Settlement. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  24. upplemental Filing NOTES TO FINAL SETTLEMENT. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  25. inancial Documents Filed Bank Statement. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  26. inal Settlement Filing Statement of Account. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  27. orrespondence Filed Correspondence to Court. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  28. ertificate of Death Filed Certificate of Death. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  29. laim Denied Judgment and Order Dismissing Claims Against the Estate; So Ordered by Judge D. Blake Pearson.
  30. inancial Documents Filed Funeral Bill and Payment. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  31. roposed Order Filed Judgment and Order Dismissing Claims Against the Estate. Forwarded to Judge D. Blake Pearson for review. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  32. rng Claim Against Estat Held Counsel for Personal Representative, Corey Fitzgerald appears; No one else appears; Claim dismissed; Counsel to submit a Proposed Order. Associated Entries: 05/13/2025 - Hrng Claim Against Estat Sched Scheduled For: 05/20/2025; 9:00 AM; D. BLAKE PEARSON; Scott
  33. onsent Filed Consent to Independent Administration. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  34. otice of Court Hearing Sent Notice of hearing sent to claimant.
  35. rng Claim Against Estat Sched Associated Entries: 05/20/2025 - Hrng Claim Against Estat Held + Scheduled For: 05/20/2025; 9:00 AM; D. BLAKE PEARSON; Scott
  36. o HealthNet Release MO HealthNet Release. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  37. equest for Notc of Hrg Filed Notice of Hearing. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  38. ertificate of Service Certificate of Service. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  39. otion to Dismiss Motion to Dismiss Claim. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  40. ertificate of Death Filed Certificate of Death. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  41. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Confidential Filing Sheet. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  42. inancial Documents Filed Funeral Bill and Payment. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  43. inancial Documents Filed Bank Statements. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  44. nventory and Appr Filing Inventory.Amount of Personal Property - 47586.68; Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  45. orrespondence Filed Correspondence to Court. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  46. orrespondence Filed Correspondence to Court. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  47. ffd-Publctn Notc Ltrs Granted Affidavit of Publication. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  48. otice The Affidavit of Publication is due today.
  49. otc of Delinquent Inventory Inventory is delinquent. It was due on October 11, 24.
  50. laim Against the Estate Claim against the estate by DCM Services on the behalf of Mercy Health at Mercy Health East Communities.
  51. ote to Clerk eFiling
  52. orrespondence Sent Certified copies of Letters of Administration forwarded to counsel and Notice of Publication forwarded to heirs.
  53. otc of Letters of Adm Grant Notice of Letters Granted forwarded via e-mail to attorney of record and Standard Democrat. Copy of Notice of Letters Granted forwarded via ordinary mail to personal representative and heirs. Standard Democrat to publish for four consecutive weeks commencing with the first issue of SEPTEMBER 17, 2024. Publisher to submit cost bill direct to attorney of record. Affidavit of Publication to be forwarded to attorney of record or Court immediately upon final publication of notice.
  54. trs of Administration Date Inventory Due or Cont To - 11-OCT-2024; Statement of Account Due Date - 11-NOV-2025
  55. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD
  56. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Confidential Filing Sheet. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  57. udge/Clerk - Note Counsel please submit personal identifiers for heirs.
  58. o HealthNet Release MO HealthNet Release. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  59. R Costs Dec-w/costs-Assoc
  60. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD
  61. ertificate of Death Filed Certificate of Death. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  62. ertificate of Death Filed Certificate of Death. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  63. inancial Documents Filed Funeral Bill and Payment. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  64. enunciation of Right Serve Renunciation of Right to Administer. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  65. aiver Of Waiver of Interested Party. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  66. onsent Filed Consent to Independent Administration. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH
  67. orrespondence Filed Correspondence to Court. Filed By: CORWIN CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD On Behalf Of: WILLIAM SCOTT SMITH

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