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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2023-10-27
Type Pr Guardian/conserv Adult
Docket 116 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Smith, Tyce Stuart
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Judge

Hon. Headrick Michael Vernon

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Docket Entries

  2. udgment Entered JUDGMENT AND ORDER ESTABLISHING AN IRREVOCABLE SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  4. roposed Order Filed Proposed Judgment and Order Establishing an Irrevocable Special Needs Trust. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: BENNY GATES
  5. otion Filed Motion for Vourt Authorization to Establish a Self-Settled Special Needs Trust and Direct Funds to be Deposited Into It; Exhibit 1 - May 7, 2025 Benny Gates Special Needs Trust. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: BENNY GATES
  7. otc-Time to File Annl Set/Rpt
  8. otc Guard Status Report
  10. udge/Clerk - Note COURT REQUEST AN INVENTORY BE FILED PRIOR TO MAY 15, 2025
  11. trs Co-Grdnshp Co-Consrhp Adt Date Inventory Due or Cont To - 05/15/2025;
  12. udgment Entered ORDER APPOINTING CO- CONSERVATOR ARIANA GABRIELLE MERRIWEATHER. Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  14. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH
  15. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order Appointing Co-Conservator. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: ARIANA GABRIELLE MERRIWEATHER
  16. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS; Petition for Appointment of Co-Conservator; Exhibit 1 - Consent to Appointment as Co-Conservator in associated to Petition (Probate) filed on 04/06/2025. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: ARIANA GABRIELLE MERRIWEATHER Associated Entries: 04/06/2025 - Petition +
  17. etition Redacted Petition for Appointment of Co-Conservator. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: ARIANA GABRIELLE MERRIWEATHER Associated Entries: 04/06/2025 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  19. otc of Delinquent Inventory
  21. ffd-Pub Notc of Appt of Con Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Appointment of Guardian and Conservator. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD, ARIANA GABRIELLE MERRIWEATHER
  23. RIFS/Unredacted Document FIRST AMENDED ORDER- UNREDACTED - 3 COPIES TO ATTORNEY FOR CONSERVATOR Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  24. rder FIRST AMENDED ORDER - REDACTED Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  25. otion Special Process Server Redacted Motion for Appointment of Special Process Server. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: BENNY GATES Associated Entries: 05/29/2025 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  26. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH
  27. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS Proposed First Amended Order in associated to Amended (other) filed on 04/30/2024. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD Associated Entries: 04/30/2024 - Amended Filing +
  28. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS Motion to Amend Order in associated to Motion (other) filed on 04/30/2024. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD Associated Entries: 04/30/2024 - Motion Filed +
  29. mended Filing Redacted Proposed First Amended Order. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD Associated Entries: 04/30/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  30. otion Filed Redacted Motion to Amend Order. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD Associated Entries: 04/30/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  31. otion Filed Motion for Order to File Documents Under Seal. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: BENNY GATES
  32. otc of Letters Granted EMAILED TO DIXON PILOT WITH BEGINNING PUBLICATION DATE OF 05/01/24-ARH 04/18/24
  33. trs Grdnshp/Consrhp Adult LETTERS OF CO-GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP
  34. udmt-Incapacity & Disability JUDGMENT OF INCAPACITY & DISABILITY Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  35. ound Recording Log Sheet DISC RECORDING, ROOM 304, MVH/EMR -9:59:42 - 10:03:39
  36. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH
  37. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Confidential Information Sheet Updating Name of Sarah Moray Wild; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  38. otc Guard Status Report
  39. uardianship Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 04/17/2024; 9:00 AM; MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK; Pulaski
  40. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing at 900 a.m. on April 17, 2024; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD, ARIANA GABRIELLE MERRIWEATHER
  41. trs Co-Grdnshp Co-Consrhp Adt Date Inventory Due or Cont To - 05/15/2025;
  42. rder ORDER AUTHORIZING CONSERVATOR SARAH MORAY WILD, NOW KNOWN AS RIVER BLUE WILD, TO EXECUTE A FULL RECOURSE LOAN WITH BOB SUTTON REAL ESTATE AND LOANS, LLC Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  43. rder FIRST AMENDED MOTION TO AUTHORIZE CO-GUARDIANS TO ANSWER PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE AND TO ENTER SETTLEMENT IN THE DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  44. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH
  45. rder Allowing Fees - Atty Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  46. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS; Petition for Appointment of Co-Conservator; Exhibit 1 - Consent to Appointment as Co-Conservator in associated to Petition (Probate) filed on 04/06/2025. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: ARIANA GABRIELLE MERRIWEATHER Associated Entries: 04/06/2025 - Petition +
  47. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS Unredacted Motion and Notice; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Motion (other) filed on 04/04/2024. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD, ARIANA GABRIELLE MERRIWEATHER Associated Entries: 04/04/2024 - Motion Filed +
  48. otice of Hearing Filed Redacted Notice at 900 a.m. on April 5, 2024; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD, ARIANA GABRIELLE MERRIWEATHER
  49. otion Filed Redacted First Amended Motion; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD, ARIANA GABRIELLE MERRIWEATHER Associated Entries: 04/04/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  50. otion Filed First Amended Motion to Authorize Co-Guardians to Answer Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and to Settle Case; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD, ARIANA GABRIELLE MERRIWEATHER
  51. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: JOHN M FARRIS
  52. otion Filed CRIFS with unredacted motion and order; Redacted Motion and Proposed Order for Atty for Respondent; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN M FARRIS On Behalf Of: BENNY GATES
  53. RIFS/Unredacted Document FIRST AMENDED ORDER- UNREDACTED - 3 COPIES TO ATTORNEY FOR CONSERVATOR Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  54. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH
  55. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS Motion Proposed Order Loan Against PI Case; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Motion (other) filed on 03/29/2024. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD Associated Entries: 03/29/2024 - Motion Filed +
  56. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  57. otion Filed Motion for Order Authorizing Co-Guardian and Conservator to Answer and to Enter Settlement in Dissolution of Marriage Matter; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  58. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS Motion Proposed Order Make Demand Against PI Case; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Motion (other) filed on 03/29/2024. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD Associated Entries: 03/29/2024 - Motion Filed +
  59. otion Filed Redacted Motion for Order Authorizing Conservator to Make Demand in Personal Injury Case; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD Associated Entries: 03/29/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  60. otion Filed Redacted Motion; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD Associated Entries: 03/29/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  61. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order Authorizing Amendment of Co-Guardians and Conservators Name; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  62. equest Filed Request to Amend Co-Guardian and Conservators Name; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  63. trs Grdnshp/Consrhp Adult LETTERS OF CO-GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP
  64. uardianship Hearing Held Associated Entries: 10/30/2023 - Guardianship Hearing Scheduled + Scheduled For: 12/20/2023; 9:00 AM; MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK; Pulaski
  65. udmt-Incapacity & Disability JUDGMENT OF INCAPACITY & DISABILITY Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  66. onf Gar/Con Background Report FCSR Background Check Sarah Wild; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  67. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH
  68. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 23-P310-29; Served To - BENNY GATES; Server - SMITH, TYCE S II; Served Date - 10/31/2023; Served Time - 11:55:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
  69. otice of Service Return on Service of Notice of Hearing to Respondent; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  70. RIFS/Unredacted Document ORDER AUTHORIZING CONSERVATOR AD LITEM TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS - UNREDACTED Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  71. rder ORDER AUTHORIZING CONSERVATOR AD LITEM TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS - REDACTED Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  72. rder - Special Process Server
  73. rder FIRST AMENDED MOTION TO AUTHORIZE CO-GUARDIANS TO ANSWER PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE AND TO ENTER SETTLEMENT IN THE DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  74. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH
  75. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS; Unredacted Motion That Court Authorize Conservator Ad Litem to Take Certain Actions; Unredacted Proposed Order Authorizing; Unredacted Motion for Order Appointing Special Process Server; Unredacted Proposed Order Appointing Special Process Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  76. roposed Order Filed Redacted Proposed Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  77. otion Filed Redacted Motion; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  78. roposed Order Filed Redacted Proposed Order Appointing Special Process Server; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  79. otion Special Process Server Redacted Motion for Appointment of Special Process Server; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  80. otc to Respondent W/Rights Document ID: 23-P310-29, for GATES, BENNY
  81. uardianship Hearing Scheduled SET FOR DECEMBER 20, 2023 AT 9 AM Associated Entries: 12/20/2023 - Guardianship Hearing Held Scheduled For: 12/20/2023; 9:00 AM; MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK; Pulaski
  82. rd Appt Atty for Respondent Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  83. rd Appt Temporary Gar/Con Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  84. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH
  85. R Costs Incp/Dis-w/costs-Asso
  86. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH
  87. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH
  88. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order Appointing Attorney for Respondent. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  89. RIFS/Unredacted Document Confidential Case Filing Information Sheet - Probate - 2 pages; Petition for Appointment of Co-Guardians and Conservator; Exhibit 1 - Assets; Exhibit 2 - Names and Addresses of Relatives; Exhibit 3 - Consent to Appointment As Co-Guardian and Conservator; Exhibit 3-1 - Acknowledgement of Receipt of Information for Guardians and Conservators; Exhibit 4 - Consent to Appointment as Co-Guardian; Exhibit 4-1 - Acknowledgement of Receipt of Information for Guardians; Petition for Appointment of Co-Guardians Ad Litem and Conservator Ad Litem; Proposed Order Appointing Co-Guardians Ad Litem and Conservator Ad Litem. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  90. roposed Order Filed Redacted Proposed Order Appointing Co-Guardians Ad Litem and Conservator Ad Litem. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  91. et Temp Guardian Ad Litem Redacted Petition for Appointment of Co-Guardians Ad Litem and Conservator Ad Litem. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  92. equest Filed Request to Amend Co-Guardian and Conservators Name; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  93. uardianship Hearing Held Associated Entries: 10/30/2023 - Guardianship Hearing Scheduled + Scheduled For: 12/20/2023; 9:00 AM; MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK; Pulaski
  94. onf Gar/Con Background Report FCSR Background Check Sarah Wild; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  95. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 23-P310-29; Served To - BENNY GATES; Server - SMITH, TYCE S II; Served Date - 10/31/2023; Served Time - 11:55:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
  96. otice of Service Return on Service of Notice of Hearing to Respondent; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  97. RIFS/Unredacted Document ORDER AUTHORIZING CONSERVATOR AD LITEM TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS - UNREDACTED Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  98. rder ORDER AUTHORIZING CONSERVATOR AD LITEM TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS - REDACTED Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  99. rder - Special Process Server
  100. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH
  101. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS; Unredacted Motion That Court Authorize Conservator Ad Litem to Take Certain Actions; Unredacted Proposed Order Authorizing; Unredacted Motion for Order Appointing Special Process Server; Unredacted Proposed Order Appointing Special Process Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  102. roposed Order Filed Redacted Proposed Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  103. otion Filed Redacted Motion; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  104. roposed Order Filed Redacted Proposed Order Appointing Special Process Server; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  105. otion Special Process Server Redacted Motion for Appointment of Special Process Server; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  106. otc to Respondent W/Rights Document ID: 23-P310-29, for GATES, BENNY
  107. uardianship Hearing Scheduled SET FOR DECEMBER 20, 2023 AT 9 AM Associated Entries: 12/20/2023 - Guardianship Hearing Held Scheduled For: 12/20/2023; 9:00 AM; MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK; Pulaski
  108. rd Appt Atty for Respondent Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  109. rd Appt Temporary Gar/Con Filed By: MICHAEL VERNON HEADRICK
  110. R Costs Incp/Dis-w/costs-Asso
  111. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH
  112. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH
  113. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order Appointing Attorney for Respondent. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  114. RIFS/Unredacted Document Confidential Case Filing Information Sheet - Probate - 2 pages; Petition for Appointment of Co-Guardians and Conservator; Exhibit 1 - Assets; Exhibit 2 - Names and Addresses of Relatives; Exhibit 3 - Consent to Appointment As Co-Guardian and Conservator; Exhibit 3-1 - Acknowledgement of Receipt of Information for Guardians and Conservators; Exhibit 4 - Consent to Appointment as Co-Guardian; Exhibit 4-1 - Acknowledgement of Receipt of Information for Guardians; Petition for Appointment of Co-Guardians Ad Litem and Conservator Ad Litem; Proposed Order Appointing Co-Guardians Ad Litem and Conservator Ad Litem. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  115. roposed Order Filed Redacted Proposed Order Appointing Co-Guardians Ad Litem and Conservator Ad Litem. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD
  116. et Temp Guardian Ad Litem Redacted Petition for Appointment of Co-Guardians Ad Litem and Conservator Ad Litem. Filed By: TYCE STUART SMITH On Behalf Of: RIVER BLUE WILD

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