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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2023-12-18
Type Pr Independent Without Will
Docket 70 entries
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Judge

Hon. Baker M Brandon

Bates County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  1. pp-Ltrs Administration Application for Letters of Administration. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS, LARRY STEPHEN SHEPARD
  2. rder for Discharge Court enters formal Order of Discharge. Order attached in PDF form for Attorneys to retrieve from Secure Case.net.
  4. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order of Discharge; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS
  5. otion for Discharge Petition for Discharge; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS
  7. robate Ord No Further Process
  9. eceipt Filed Receipt of Payment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS
  11. udge/Clerk - Note Court is in need of receipts.
  13. rd Aprov Settle and Dist Court enters formal Final Settlement Approved, Finding and Order of Distribution. Order attached in PDF form for Attorneys to retrieve from Secure Case.net.
  14. rder Allowing Fees - Atty Court enters Order Allowing Attorney's Fees and Expenses. Order attached in PDF form for Attorneys to retrieve from Secure Case.net.
  15. rd Aprov Final Settlement Approved Final Settlement
  16. uditor Check List/Excpt Ltr Checklist and Tape
  17. aiver Of Waiver, Approval and Re-Funding Agreement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES
  19. atisfaction of Claim Satisfaction of Claim; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS
  20. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS; Final Settlement Approved, Finding and Order of Distribution; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Order to Complete Settlement filed on 12/09/2024. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS Associated Entries: 12/09/2024 - Pet for Ord Complete Settle +
  21. et for Ord Complete Settle Final Settlement Approved, Finding and Order of Distribution; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS Associated Entries: 12/09/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  22. et for Ord Complete Settle Petition for Order of Complete Settlement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS
  23. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order Allowing Attorney Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS
  24. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS; Application for Order Allowing Attorneys Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Attorney filed on 12/09/2024. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS Associated Entries: 12/09/2024 - Petition Fees - Attorney +
  25. etition Fees - Attorney Application for Order Allowing Attorney Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS Associated Entries: 12/09/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  26. erification of Balances Verification of Balance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS
  27. erification of Balances Verification of Balance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS
  28. erification of Balances Verification of Balance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS
  29. inal Settlement Filing Final Settlement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS
  30. mended Inventory Amended Inventory; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS
  31. udge/Clerk - Note $135 amount due to close estate
  32. udge/Clerk - Note All claims have been satisfied. Claim hearing not needed.
  33. otc-Time to File Annl Set/Rpt YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOU ARE REQUIRED BY LAW TO FILE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE ABOVE ENTITILED ESTATE ON OR PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 2024. _X__ANNUAL SETTLEMENT(CONSERVATORSHIP) ___PERSONAL STATUS REPORT(GUARDIANSHIP)(FORM ENCLOSED) _X__ COURT COST MUST BE PAID IN THE AMOUNT OF $30.00.
  34. udge Assigned HON. BLANE BAKER APPOINTED AS ASSOCIATE CIRCUIT JUDGE OF ST. CLAIR COUNTY, MO AND ASSUMES DUTIES AS OF AUGUST 19, 2024
  35. udge/Clerk - Note All claims have been satisfied. Claim hearing not needed.
  36. atisfaction of Claim Court enters Satisfaction and Release of Claim. Research Medical Center has received full payment of Claim. Satisfaction and Release of Claim attached in PDF form for Attorneys to retrieve from Secure Case.net.
  37. udge/Clerk - Note Claim hearing is needed after July 1, 2024.
  38. ffd-Publctn Notc Ltrs Granted Affidavit of Publication; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS, KATHLEEN L. POTTS
  39. udge/Clerk - Note Court is still in need of MO Healthnet Release.
  40. o HealthNet Release Release of Estate Claim; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS, KATHLEEN L. POTTS
  41. udge/Clerk - Note Court is in need of MO Healthnet Release
  42. udge/Clerk - Note Claim hearing is needed after July 1, 2024.
  43. udge/Clerk - Note Court is still in need of Affidavit of Publication Notice of Letters Granted.
  44. udge/Clerk - Note Court is still in need of MO Healthnet Release.
  45. orrespondence Sent Notice of Entry mailed to Claimaint.
  46. udge/Clerk - Note Court is in need of MO Healthnet Release
  47. rder to Pay Claim Court enters Order to pay Claim to Kathleen L. Potts, Personal Representative, in the amount of $1,367.88. Order attached in PDF form for Attorney to Retrieve from Secure Case.net.
  48. eceipt Filed Receipt of Administer Ad Litem; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL BRADLEY DYSART
  49. onsent to Claim Approval and Consent to Claim; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL BRADLEY DYSART
  50. orrespondence Sent Notice of Entry mailed to Claimaint.
  51. rder Allowing Fees - Atty Court enters Order Allowing fees to Administer ad Litem, Daniel Dysart, in the amount of $100.00, is granted and ordered. Order attached in PDF form for Attorney to Retrieve from Secure Case.net.
  52. rder to Pay Claim Court enters Order to pay Claim to Kathleen L. Potts, Personal Representative, in the amount of $1,367.88. Order attached in PDF form for Attorney to Retrieve from Secure Case.net.
  53. laim Against the Estate Claim of Research Medical Center, in the amount of $526.97 filed. Claim attached in PDF form for Attorney to Retrieve from Secure Case.net. Copy of Claim and attachments mailed to Personal Representative. Claim Against Estate; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
  54. onsent to Claim Approval and Consent to Claim; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DANIEL BRADLEY DYSART
  55. rder Court enters formal Order Appointing Personal Representative Ad Litem., attorney Dysart. Order in PDF form for Attorney to Retrieve from Secure Case.net. Copies of the Claim filed by the Personal Representative provided to attorney Dysart by Courthouse mailbox.
  56. udge/Clerk - Note Court is in need of Affidavit of Publication Notice of Letters Granted.
  57. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS - Claim Against Estate; Claim Against Estate in the amount of $1,367.88 associated to Claim Against the Estate filed on 01/23/2024. Claim attached in PDF form for Attorney to retreive from Secure Case.net. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS Associated Entries: 01/23/2024 - Claim Against the Estate +
  58. laim Against the Estate Claim of Research Medical Center, in the amount of $526.97 filed. Claim attached in PDF form for Attorney to Retrieve from Secure Case.net. Copy of Claim and attachments mailed to Personal Representative. Claim Against Estate; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
  59. rder Court enters formal Order Appointing Personal Representative Ad Litem., attorney Dysart. Order in PDF form for Attorney to Retrieve from Secure Case.net. Copies of the Claim filed by the Personal Representative provided to attorney Dysart by Courthouse mailbox.
  60. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS - Claim Against Estate; Claim Against Estate in the amount of $1,367.88 associated to Claim Against the Estate filed on 01/23/2024. Claim attached in PDF form for Attorney to retreive from Secure Case.net. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS Associated Entries: 01/23/2024 - Claim Against the Estate +
  61. laim Against the Estate Claim of Kathleen L. Potts in the amoun ot $1367.88. Claim Against Estate attached in PDF form for Attorney to Retrieve from Secure Case.net. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS Associated Entries: 01/23/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  62. trs of Administration Court enters formal Letters of Independent Administration. Letters attached in PDF form for Attorney to Retrieve from Secure Case.net. Three certified copy of Letters provided to Attorney English-Jones via courthouse mailbox for pick up.
  63. nventory and Appr Filing Inventory. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS
  64. roof of Mailing Court enters Proof of Mailing of Copy of Notice of Letters. Notice mailed on this date.
  65. otc of Letters of Adm Grant Court enters Notice of Letters of Independent Adminstration Granted. Notice of Letters attached in PDF form for Attorney to Retrieve from Secure Case.net and deliver to St. Clair County Courier for Publication beginning 12/29/2023. File stamped copy mailed to all interested parties
  66. trs of Administration Court enters formal Letters of Independent Administration. Letters attached in PDF form for Attorney to Retrieve from Secure Case.net. Three certified copy of Letters provided to Attorney English-Jones via courthouse mailbox for pick up.
  67. rder of Bond Waived Court enters formal Waiver of Bond Order. Order attached in PDF form for Attorney to Retrieve from Secure Case.net.
  68. R Costs Dec-w/costs-Assoc
  69. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES
  70. ertificate of Death Filed Death Certificate. Filed By: DEBORAH DSHEA ENGLISH-JONES On Behalf Of: KATHLEEN L. POTTS, LARRY STEPHEN SHEPARD

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