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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2024-10-24
Type Pr Guardian/conserv Adult
Docket 97 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Missouri Department Of Social Serices
Defendant Martin, Richard Stewart Jr
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Judge

Hon. Pearson D Blake

Dunklin County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  1. pp-Ltrs Grdnshp/Consrhp Petition for the Appointment of Guardian of the Person and Conservator of the Estate. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Associated Entries: 10/24/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  2. tatus/Annl Report Filing Guardian Status Report; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: RICHARD STEWART MARTIN JR , KAREN DIRNBERGER
  4. otc of Annual Fees Assessed $30 Annual Fees are due to be paid by January 16, 2026.
  5. R Incp/Dis Annual Fee
  6. otc-Time to File Annl Set/Rpt The Annual Settlement/Report in Lieu of Settlement is due to be filed by January 16, 2026.
  7. otc Guard Status Report The Annual Guardian Status Report is due to be completed, signed and filed by December 30, 2025.
  9. rder Order Authorizing the Purchase of an Irrevocable Burial Plan; & Approving the Execution & Transfer of Funds to ARCARE First Party Pooled Trust (TRUST II) Supplemental Needs Trust. So Ordered. Judge D. Blake Pearson
  11. onfidential Correspondence Exhibit A; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: RICHARD STEWART MARTIN JR , KAREN DIRNBERGER
  12. roposed Order Filed Petition to start Trust; Order to Expend Funds; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Forwarded to Judge Pearson for review. On Behalf Of: RICHARD STEWART MARTIN JR , KAREN DIRNBERGER
  14. onfidential Address Filed Change of Address; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: RICHARD STEWART MARTIN JR , KAREN DIRNBERGER
  16. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACOB AARON SELLS On Behalf Of: RICHARD STEWART MARTIN JR
  18. rd Allowing Fees - Gar/Con Amended Order Allowing Guardian & Conservator Fees. So Ordered. Judge D. Blake Pearson
  19. roposed Order Filed Amended Petition for 50 Fees; Amended Order for 50 Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Forwarded to Judge Pearson for review. On Behalf Of: RICHARD STEWART MARTIN JR , KAREN DIRNBERGER
  21. rd Allowing Fees - Gar/Con Order Allowing Guardian/Conservator Fees. So Ordered. Judge D. Blake Pearson
  23. roposed Order Filed Petition for Conservator Fees; order for Conservator Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: RICHARD STEWART MARTIN JR , KAREN DIRNBERGER
  25. rder Withdrawing Attorney: Motion for Leave to Withdraw. So Ordered. Judge D. Blake Pearson
  27. ithdrawal of Attorney Filed Motion to Withdraw; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Forwarded to Judge Pearson for review on 1-16-2025. Filed By: LEE HENDERSHOTT On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
  29. nventory and Appr Filing Inventory Appraisement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.; Amount of Personal Property - 0; Amount of Real Property - 0 Filed By: JULIA CRADER DOLAN On Behalf Of: RICHARD STEWART MARTIN JR , KAREN DIRNBERGER
  31. udge/Clerk - Note Outgoing Public Administrator, Julia Crader Dolan, ended as a party. Incoming Public Administrator, Karen Dirnberger, added as a party.
  32. rder Withdrawing Attorney: Motion for Leave to Withdraw. So Ordered. Judge D. Blake Pearson
  33. uccessor Letters Letters appointing incoming Scott County Public Administrator, Karen Dirnberger as Successor Guardian/Conservator effective January 1, 2025.
  34. rder Order Allowing Guardian/Conservator fees; So Ordered by Judge D. Blake Pearson. Order signed on 12-6-2024, but not entered until this date. Filed By: D. BLAKE PEARSON
  35. roposed Order Filed Affidavit; Order of Discharge; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JULIA CRADER DOLAN On Behalf Of: JULIA CRADER DOLAN, JULIA CRADER DOLAN, JULIA CRADER DOLAN, RICHARD STEWART MARTIN JR
  36. nventory and Appr Filing Inventory of Estate; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JULIA CRADER DOLAN On Behalf Of: JULIA CRADER DOLAN, JULIA CRADER DOLAN, JULIA CRADER DOLAN, RICHARD STEWART MARTIN JR
  37. rder Judgment and Order Appointing Successor Guardian and Successor Conservator of an Incapacitated and Disabled Person; So Ordered Judge D. Blake Pearson
  38. roposed Order Filed Petition for Conservator Fees; Order for Conservator Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Forwarded to Judge Pearson for review. Filed By: JULIA CRADER DOLAN On Behalf Of: JULIA CRADER DOLAN, JULIA CRADER DOLAN, JULIA CRADER DOLAN, RICHARD STEWART MARTIN JR
  39. rder Withdrawing Attorney: Motion for Leave to Withdraw. So Ordered. Judge D. Blake Pearson
  40. equest Filed Request for payment of Attorney fees forwarded to the Scott County Clerks office for processing.
  41. udge/Clerk - Note Payment of Court Appointed Attorney mailed to Keith Allen this date.
  42. udmt-Incapacity & Disability Judgment and Order of Guardianship and Conservatorship; So Ordered by Judge D. Blake Pearson.
  43. otion to Withdraw Motion to Withdraw; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Forwarded to Judge Pearson for review on 12-17-2024. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
  44. roposed Order Filed Order for Guardianship and Conservatorship; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Forwarded to Judge D. Blake Pearson for review. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
  45. onfidential Address Filed Change of Address; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JULIA CRADER DOLAN On Behalf Of: JULIA CRADER DOLAN, JULIA CRADER DOLAN, JULIA CRADER DOLAN, RICHARD STEWART MARTIN JR
  46. ound Recording Log Sheet
  47. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed List of Open Cases to Transfer; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JULIA CRADER DOLAN On Behalf Of: JULIA CRADER DOLAN, JULIA CRADER DOLAN, JULIA CRADER DOLAN, RICHARD STEWART MARTIN JR
  48. rder Order Allowing Guardian/Conservator fees; So Ordered by Judge D. Blake Pearson. Order signed on 12-6-2024, but not entered until this date. Filed By: D. BLAKE PEARSON
  49. ideo Appearance Approved Video Appearance Approved; So Ordered by Judge D. Blake Pearson.
  50. nventory and Appr Filing Inventory of Estate; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JULIA CRADER DOLAN On Behalf Of: JULIA CRADER DOLAN, JULIA CRADER DOLAN, JULIA CRADER DOLAN, RICHARD STEWART MARTIN JR
  51. roposed Order Filed Order for Guardianship and Conservatorship; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Forwarded to Judge D. Blake Pearson for review. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
  52. roposed Order Filed Petition for Conservator Fees; Order for Conservator Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Forwarded to Judge Pearson for review. Filed By: JULIA CRADER DOLAN On Behalf Of: JULIA CRADER DOLAN, JULIA CRADER DOLAN, JULIA CRADER DOLAN, RICHARD STEWART MARTIN JR
  53. rd Appt Temporary Gar/Con Judgment Appointing Temporary Guardianship/Conservatorship; So Ordered by Judge D. Blake Pearson. Temporary Letters of Guardianship and Conservatorship attached.
  54. equest Filed Request for payment of Attorney fees forwarded to the Scott County Clerks office for processing.
  55. trs Grdnshp/Consrhp Adult
  56. udmt-Incapacity & Disability Judgment and Order of Guardianship and Conservatorship; So Ordered by Judge D. Blake Pearson.
  57. earing Held Sound Recorded in DIV IV; Co-Counsels for Petitioner, Lee Hendershott and Matthew Campbell appear; Public Administrator, Julia Dolan appears; Temporary Guardianship and Conservatorship granted; Counsel submitted a Temporary Proposed Order in court; Hearing set for 12-3-2024 at 9:00 am. Associated Entries: 10/28/2024 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Scheduled For: 11/19/2024; 9:00 AM; D. BLAKE PEARSON; Scott
  58. roposed Order Filed Order for Guardianship and Conservatorship; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Forwarded to Judge D. Blake Pearson for review. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
  59. roposed Order Filed Order for GuardianshipConservatorship; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
  60. ound Recording Log Sheet
  61. earing Held Sound Recorded in DIV IV; Counsel for Petitioner, Matthew Campbell appears; Public Administrator, Julia Dolan appears; Counsel for Respondent, Keith Allen appears and gives recommendation; Witness sworn; Testimony presented; Guardianship and Conservatorship granted; Counsel to submit Proposed Order. Associated Entries: 10/28/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 11/19/2024 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Scheduled For: 12/03/2024; 9:00 AM; D. BLAKE PEARSON; Scott
  62. otion Special Process Server Motion for Special Process Server; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
  63. ideo Appearance Approved Video Appearance Approved; So Ordered by Judge D. Blake Pearson.
  64. equest Filed Request for Witness to Appear via WebEx; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Submitted to Judge D. Blake Pearson for review. Filed By: LEE HENDERSHOTT On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
  65. nsrs to Interrogatories Filed Physicians Answers to Interrogatories; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: LEE HENDERSHOTT On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
  66. rd Appt Temporary Gar/Con Judgment Appointing Temporary Guardianship/Conservatorship; So Ordered by Judge D. Blake Pearson. Temporary Letters of Guardianship and Conservatorship attached.
  67. otice of Court Hearing Sent Notice of Hearing forwarded to Natural Mother.
  68. ound Recording Log Sheet
  69. rng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 12/03/2024 - Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 12/03/2024; 9:00 AM; D. BLAKE PEARSON; Scott
  70. earing Held Sound Recorded in DIV IV; Co-Counsels for Petitioner, Lee Hendershott and Matthew Campbell appear; Public Administrator, Julia Dolan appears; Temporary Guardianship and Conservatorship granted; Counsel submitted a Temporary Proposed Order in court; Hearing set for 12-3-2024 at 9:00 am. Associated Entries: 10/28/2024 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Scheduled For: 11/19/2024; 9:00 AM; D. BLAKE PEARSON; Scott
  71. rng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 10/28/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 11/12/2024; 9:00 AM; D. BLAKE PEARSON; Scott
  72. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 24-P310-58; Served To - MARTIN, RICHARD STEWART; Server - LEXITAS LEGAL, f/k/a PM L4GAL; Served Date - 31-OCT-24; Served Time - 12:25:00; Service Type - Special Process Server; Reason Description - Served; Service Text - Notice of Hearing and Petition served to Respondent on 10-31-2024, at 12:25pm,, by Special Process Server, Cheryl Richey, Lexitas Legal.
  73. rder - Special Process Server Order Appointing Cheryl Richey, Lexitas Legal as Special Process Server. So Ordered. Judge D. Blake Pearson Filed By: D. BLAKE PEARSON
  74. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
  75. otion Special Process Server Motion for Special Process Server; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
  76. udge/Clerk - Note A Special Process Server was used to provide service to the Respondent. Please file a motion and Proposed Order appointing Special Process Server for Judge Pearson to sign as that is a requirement in order in order to use a Special Process Server. The name of the business as well as the name of any person or persons who may be providing the service needs to be put on both the Motion and Order.
  77. otice of Service Servers Return; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
  78. xhibit Filed Exhibit C. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Associated Entries: 10/24/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  79. otice of Court Hearing Sent notice mailed to the NMO and to attorneys by electronic notification
  80. otc to Respondent W/Rights Document ID: 24-P310-58, for MARTIN, RICHARD STEWART Notice for the Respondent issued. Attorney to obtain personal service on the Respondent. Hearing scheduled for 11-19-2024, at 9:00am.
  81. earing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing previously scheduled for 11-12-2024, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 9:00AM. Associated Entries: 10/28/2024 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 12/03/2024 - Hearing Held + Hearing Continued From: 11/12/2024; 9:00 AM Hrng for Appointment Probate
  82. rng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 11/19/2024 - Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 11/19/2024; 9:00 AM; D. BLAKE PEARSON; Scott
  83. udge/Clerk - Note Medical Interrogatories need to be filed with the Court.
  84. rd Appt Atty for Respondent Order Appointing Keith Allen as the Attorney for the Respondent. So ordered. Judge D. Blake Pearson
  85. rng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 10/28/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 11/12/2024; 9:00 AM; D. BLAKE PEARSON; Scott
  86. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance as Co-Counsel; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: LEE HENDERSHOTT On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
  87. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
  88. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS; Exhibit A - Unredacted in associated to Exhibit filed on 10/24/2024. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Associated Entries: 10/24/2024 - Exhibit Filed +
  89. R Costs Incp/Dis-w/costs-Asso
  90. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL
  91. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS; Exhibit C - Unredacted in associated to Exhibit filed on 10/24/2024. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Associated Entries: 10/24/2024 - Exhibit Filed +
  92. xhibit Filed Exhibit C. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Associated Entries: 10/24/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  93. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS; Exhibit B - Unredacted in associated to Exhibit filed on 10/24/2024. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Associated Entries: 10/24/2024 - Exhibit Filed +
  94. xhibit Filed Exhibit B. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Associated Entries: 10/24/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  95. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS; Exhibit A - Unredacted in associated to Exhibit filed on 10/24/2024. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Associated Entries: 10/24/2024 - Exhibit Filed +
  96. xhibit Filed Exhibit A. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Associated Entries: 10/24/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  97. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS; Petition - Unredacted in associated to Guardianship and Conservatorship (application) filed on 10/24/2024. Filed By: MATTHEW RYNE CAMPBELL On Behalf Of: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Associated Entries: 10/24/2024 - App-Ltrs Grdnshp/Consrhp +

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