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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2022-08-25
Type Pr Determination Of Heirship
Docket 60 entries
Disposition decree
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Hon. Stacey, Brenda

Jefferson County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  2. Notc Change of Address Filed FOR OLIVIA VESSELL
  3. Returned Mail-Undeliverable RETURN MAIL ON RICHARD EDWARD COUGHLIN - RETURN TO SENDER - ATTEMPTED - NOT KNOWN - UNABLE TO FORWARD
  4. Returned Mail-Undeliverable RETURN MAIL ON DANIELLE J LITTERST - RETURN TO SENDER - NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED - UNABLE TO FORWARD
  5. Returned Mail-Undeliverable RETURN MAIL ON OLIVIA R VESSELL - UPDATED ADDRESS AND MAILED OUT
  6. Probate Decree of Heirship
  7. Notice OF ENTRY - JUDGMENT DETERMINING HEIRSHIP
  8. Judgment Determining Heirship SO ORDERED: BRENDA STACEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FOUR
  9. Consent Filed Consent to Sale; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: NICHOLAS JOHN TINDALL On Behalf Of: ROBERT L VESSELL
  10. Proposed Order Filed Proposed Judgment Determining Heirship; Exhibit 1 - SENT TO DIVISION Filed By: NICHOLAS JOHN TINDALL
  11. Hearing Held ATTORNEY TO EFILE JUDGMENT Associated Entries: 03/10/2023 - Hearing Scheduled + Scheduled For: 03/13/2023; 9:00 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  12. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: RICHARD EDWARD COUGHLIN
  13. Memorandum Filed Memorandum to Clerk; Appraisal; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: RICHARD EDWARD COUGHLIN On Behalf Of: ROBERT L VESSELL
  14. Hearing Scheduled DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP INITIALLY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND HEARING REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF NEXT FRIEND WERE SCHEDULED FOR SAME DATE AND TIME. JUDGE VACATED HEARING FOR NEXT FRIEND, SINCE THEY CONSENTED. HEARING PUT BACK ON FOR 3/13/23 AT 9:00AM FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP. Associated Entries: 03/13/2023 - Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 03/13/2023; 9:00 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  15. Order to Vacate/Set Aside ORDER TO VACATE HEARING REGARDING CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT AS NEXT FRIEND - SO ORDERED: BRENDA STACEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FOUR Associated Entries: 01/04/2023 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 03/13/2023; 9:00 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  16. Response Filed UPON RECEIPT OF CONSENT, HEARING OF 03/13/23 IS VACATED. SO ORDERED: BRENDA STACEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FOUR
  17. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: RICHARD EDWARD COUGHLIN
  18. Consent for Independent Adm Consent to Appointment of Personal Representative and Independant Administration; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: RICHARD EDWARD COUGHLIN On Behalf Of: ROBERT L VESSELL
  19. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: RICHARD EDWARD COUGHLIN
  20. Consent to Appt Next Friend Consent to Appointment of Next Friend - SENT TO DIVISION Filed By: RICHARD EDWARD COUGHLIN On Behalf Of: ROBERT L VESSELL
  21. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: RICHARD EDWARD COUGHLIN
  22. Consent for Independent Adm Memorandum to Clerk; Consent of Oliva R. Vessel; Consent of Chloe Elizabeth Vessel; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: RICHARD EDWARD COUGHLIN On Behalf Of: ROBERT L VESSELL
  23. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: RICHARD EDWARD COUGHLIN
  24. Verification of Assets Memorandum to Clerk; Appraisal; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: RICHARD EDWARD COUGHLIN On Behalf Of: ROBERT L VESSELL
  25. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: RICHARD EDWARD COUGHLIN
  26. Affd-Publctn Notc Detrmn Heir PUBLICATION COMPLETE-1/13/23,1/20/23,1/27/23,2/3/23 Filed By: RICHARD EDWARD COUGHLIN On Behalf Of: ROBERT L VESSELL
  27. Notc of Hrng Pet Detrmn Heir EMAILED TO ATTORNEY AND PUBLICATION PUBLICATION TO BEGIN ON 01/13/2023 AFTER PAYMENT IS RECEIVED
  28. Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 03/09/2023 - Order to Vacate/Set Aside + Scheduled For: 03/13/2023; 9:00 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  29. Response Filed TO MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM OR NEXT FRIEND: WITHOUT ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT FOR NEXT FRIEND, HEARING IS REQUIRED. MATTER SET FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP ON MARCH 18, 2023 (MAR 13, 2023) AT 9:00AM. MOTION TO APPOINT GAL/NEXT FRIEND MAY BE HEARD AT SAME DATE AND TIME IF CONSENT NOT FILED PRIOR TO HEARING. VERIFICATION OF ASSETS TO BE PREPARED BY A THIRD PARTY WITHOUT AN INTEREST IN SALE. ***FILE IT - J4*** BRENDA STACEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FOUR
  30. Order for Hearing SO ORDERED: BRENDA STACEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FOUR
  31. Proposed Order Filed OF HEARING - DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP - SENT TO DIVISION
  32. Hearing/Trial Cancelled DUE TO THE FILING OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AS REQUESTED BY THE COURT ON 12/9/2022. Associated Entries: 12/09/2022 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Scheduled For: 01/03/2023; 9:00 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  33. Motion to Appoint Next Friend Motion for Appointment of GAL or NeXt Friend. - SENT TO DIVISION Filed By: RICHARD EDWARD COUGHLIN On Behalf Of: ROBERT L VESSELL
  34. Pet for Determination Heir Petition for Determination of Heirship. Filed By: RICHARD EDWARD COUGHLIN On Behalf Of: ROBERT L VESSELL
  35. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance. Filed By: RICHARD EDWARD COUGHLIN On Behalf Of: ROBERT L VESSELL
  36. Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 12/30/2022 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled + Scheduled For: 01/03/2023; 9:00 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  37. Hearing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 12/01/2022 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 12/09/2022; 9:00 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  38. Order COURT FINDS MATTER SHOULD HAVE PUBLICATION, HOWEVER DUE TO DATE OF DEATH MATTER PASSED TO 1.3.2023 @ 9:00 AM FOR FILING OF DET. OF HEIR. SO ORDERED: BRENDA STACEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FOUR
  39. Notice of Court Hearing Sent MAILED TO ALL HEIRS
  40. Memorandum Filed AFFIANT ADVISES THAT THERE IS AN ERROR LISTING OF HEIRS. HEIRS ARE ROBERT VESSELL, OLIVIA VESSELL AND DANIELLE LITTERST
  41. Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 12/09/2022 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 12/09/2022; 9:00 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  42. Hearing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 10/24/2022 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 10/24/2022 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 12/01/2022; 1:00 PM; KATHERINE MICHELLE HARDY-SENKEL; Jefferson
  43. Order CAUSE ADMINISTRATIVELY TRANSFERRED TO DIV 4 AND SET 12.9.2022 @ 9:00 AM. FOR MOTION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO CONTRACT ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A. ALL HEIRS TO APPEAR IF OBJECTIONS TO BE HEARD. OLIVIA VESSELL CONSNETS TO SALE SO ORDERED: BRENDA STACEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FOUR
  44. Order CAUSE IS CALLED. HEIR DANIELLE LITTERST DOES NOT APPEAR AND AFFIANT ANNOUNCES SHE IS DECEASED. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION SHALL ISSUE FOR INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION. SO ORDERED: BRENDA STACEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FOUR
  45. Judge Assigned
  46. Verification of Assets APPRAISAL OF 4100 PLASS RD, FESTUS MO 63028
  47. Notice NOE
  48. Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 12/01/2022 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 12/01/2022; 1:00 PM; KATHERINE MICHELLE HARDY-SENKEL; Jefferson
  49. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 09/14/2022 - Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 12/01/2022 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Hearing Continued From: 10/13/2022; 9:00 AM Hearing
  50. Returned Mail-Undeliverable MAILED NOE AND ORDER FOR HEARING TO DANIEL LITTERST. UNABLE TO FORWARD
  51. Notice OF ENTRY
  52. Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 10/24/2022 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 10/13/2022; 9:00 AM; KATHERINE MICHELLE HARDY-SENKEL; Jefferson
  53. Order for Hearing DUE TO LACK OF CONSENT BY THE HEIR, DANIEL LITTERST - SET FOR OCTOBER 13, 2022 AT 9:00 A.M. -SO ORDERED: KATHERINE HARDY SENKEL, ASSOCIATE CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. THIRTEEN
  54. Proposed Order Filed FOR HEARING - SENT TO DIVISION
  55. Affd-Est Title of Distributee AMOUNT - $40,000.00
  56. Certificate of Death Filed DOD: 9/23/2019
  57. Consent Filed Filed By: OLIVIA R VESSELL
  58. Certificate of Birth Filed
  59. Confid Filing Info Sheet Filed
  60. PR Costs Other w/costs-CC

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