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Case Information

Filed 2024-12-06
Type Pr Guardian/conserv Adult
Docket 33 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Crabtree, Rick Elliot
Defendant Crabtree, Rick Elliot Iii
Photo of Hon. Nichols, James Vaughn

Judge

Hon. Nichols, James Vaughn

Barton County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  1. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DOUGLAS
  2. otion of Withdrawl of Counsel MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DOUGLAS On Behalf Of: RICK ELLIOT CRABTREE
  3. rder Withdrawing Attorney: ORDER WITHDRAWING ATTORNEY J W
  4. nventory and Appr Filing Inventory and Appraisal; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DOUGLAS On Behalf Of: RICK ELLIOT CRABTREE
  5. otc of Hrng Returned Served NOTICE OF HEARING SERVED JW
  6. nventory Due NOTICE TO FILE INVENTORY DUE 2/13/2025 JW
  7. trs Grdnshp/Consrhp Adult LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP JW CERTIFIED COPY SENT TO GUARDIAN.
  8. rd MH Firearms Prohibition
  9. rder to Restrict Voting Right
  10. ound Recording Log Sheet SOUND RECORDING LOG SHEET JW
  11. udmt-Incapacity & Disability JUDGMENT OF INCAPACITY AND DISABILITY JW
  12. uardianship Hearing Held Petitioner appears in person with Attorney Douglas, Attorney Kaderly appears for the repsondent. Petitioner is suitable to serve as guardian conservator. Respondent shall not retain the right to vote, drive a motor vehicle, or marry. Respondent shall not possess or transfer firearms or ammunition. Respondents attorney is allowed a fee of 300.00 to be paid by the county. Guardian shall file an annual report as to the personal status of the respondent. Conservator shall file the inventory not later than 30 days from the date of this judgment. This matter is an indigent estate, and no further process shall issue until further order of the court, except that conservator shall file, without costs, and annual report as to all monies received for the benefit of the respondent. The requirement of publication of notice to creditors is waived until further notice. JVN/jw Associated Entries: 12/09/2024 - Guardianship Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 01/13/2025; 1:00 PM; JAMES VAUGHN NICHOLS; Barton
  13. ummons Personally Served
  14. otice of Service SERVED SUMMONS; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DOUGLAS On Behalf Of: RICK ELLIOT CRABTREE
  15. otion to File Amended Pet AMENDED PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AND CONSERVATOR; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DOUGLAS On Behalf Of: RICK ELLIOT CRABTREE
  16. otc to Respondent NOTICE OF HEARING FOR SERVICE TO RESPONDENT JW ***FOR SERVICE BY ATTORNEY***
  17. uardianship Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 01/13/2025 - Guardianship Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 01/13/2025; 1:00 PM; JAMES VAUGHN NICHOLS; Barton
  18. rder ORDER UPON FILING JW
  19. R Costs Incp/Dis-w/costs-Asso
  20. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DOUGLAS
  21. RIFS/Unredacted Document Confidential Case Filing Information Sheet with Accompanying Unredacted Documents. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DOUGLAS On Behalf Of: RICK ELLIOT CRABTREE
  22. umm Req-Circuit Pers Serv Service Instructions. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DOUGLAS On Behalf Of: RICK ELLIOT CRABTREE
  23. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing and Request for Appointment of Attorney. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DOUGLAS On Behalf Of: RICK ELLIOT CRABTREE
  24. ert of Inability to Pay Filed Certificate of Inability to Pay Costs Fees and Expenses. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DOUGLAS On Behalf Of: RICK ELLIOT CRABTREE
  25. ist of Witnesses Exhibit F List of Witnesses. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DOUGLAS On Behalf Of: RICK ELLIOT CRABTREE
  26. xhibit Filed Redacted Exhibit E Consent to Appointment. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DOUGLAS On Behalf Of: RICK ELLIOT CRABTREE
  27. xhibit Filed Redacted Exhibit Names and Addresses of Relatives. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DOUGLAS On Behalf Of: RICK ELLIOT CRABTREE
  28. inancial Documents Filed Exhibit C Description of Assets and Income. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DOUGLAS On Behalf Of: RICK ELLIOT CRABTREE
  29. est/Eval Results Filed Exhibit B Psychological Evaluation. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DOUGLAS On Behalf Of: RICK ELLIOT CRABTREE
  30. edical Affidavit Filing Medical Certificate. Filed By: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT DOUGLAS On Behalf Of: RICK ELLIOT CRABTREE

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