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Court

Brazoria County

Texas

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Case Information

Filed 2024-12-02
Status Active - Non - Pending
Type Administration And Determination Of Heirship
Docket 25 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Stayton, Terri Lynn
Defendant Stayton, Kenneth Ray
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Judge

Hon. Rickert, Lori

Brazoria County

Texas

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Docket Entries

  1. Notice re: Need for filing Inventory and Affidavit
  2. Letter Re: Publication Request
  3. Abstract to Voter Registration
  4. Citation by Posting; Return Date 12.16.24
  5. Citation by Publication; Posted to OCA Portal and The Facts
  6. Citation/Notice Stayton, Kenneth Ray Served 12/25/2024 12:00 PM Anticipated Server Sheriff's Office Anticipated Method Publication Serving Method Publication
  7. Citation/Notice Stayton, Kenneth Ray Served 12/16/2024 3:27 PM Anticipated Server Sheriff's Office Anticipated Method Posting Serving Method Posting
  8. Affidavit of Heirship
  9. Motion for Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem
  10. Order Appointing Ad Litem EServed 95036289
  11. Consent and Waiver - Jeremy Stayton
  12. Consent and Waiver - Karla Treaster
  13. Service Returned- Executed Posted from 12/6/24 - 12/16/24
  14. Service Returned- Executed Posted to OCA Portal from 12.3.24 to 12.16.24
  15. Service Returned- Executed by Publication
  16. Answer of Attorney Ad Litem
  17. Report of Attorney Ad Litem
  18. CANCELED Probate Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Rickert, Lori) Passed
  19. Consent and Waiver - Eric Stayton
  20. Administration With Determination of Heirship (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Rickert, Lori)
  21. Judicial Docket Entry Hearing held on Application to Determine Heirship. Applicant appeared with attorney, ad litem, Melissa O'Neal, and witnesses. Sworn testimony presented by: Terri Lynn Stayton, Joyce Boehnke, Tim Treaster. The Court finds that the legal heirs of the Deceased are those persons as set forth in the Order.
  22. Judicial Docket Entry Hearing held on Application for Independent Administration. Applicant appeared in person with attorney, Everett Stovall. Sworn testimony presented. The Court finds there is a necessity for the administration of the estate and that Applicant is not disqualified from receiving Letters of Administration. Enter Order appointing Applicant as Independent Administrator to serve without bond pursuant to consents on file
  23. Order Determining Heirship and Appointing Ind. Administrator; EServed 100419790
  24. Proof of Death and Other Facts
  25. Oath Filed of Independent Administratrix

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