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Court

Brazoria County

Texas

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Case Information

Filed 2025-09-23
Status Active - Non - Pending
Type Independent Administration
Docket 14 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Sanford, Cynthia Ilene
Defendant Carlton, Mildred Buchanan
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Judge

Hon. Pfeiffer, Thomas

Brazoria County (TX)

Texas

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Docket Entries

  1. Affidavit in Lieu of Inventory (OCA) Appraisement and List of Claims
  2. Last Will and Testament Original Will Signed and Dated 2.7.2001
  3. Abstract to Voter Registration
  4. Citation by Posting; Return Date 10/6/2025
  5. Citation Carlton, Mildred Buchanan Served 10/06/2025 9:37 AM Anticipated Server Sheriff's Office Anticipated Method Posting Serving Method Posting
  6. Service Returned- Executed Posted to OCA Portal from 9.26.25 to 10.6.25
  7. Record Renunciation of Right to Receive Letters Testamentary, Waiver of Citation, and Consent to Appointment of Independent Administrator - Horace Buchanan
  8. Waiver of Citation, Waiver of Bond, and Consent to Appointment of Independent Administrator - Jamie Buchanan
  9. Probate Hearing (1:30 PM) (Judicial Officer Pfeiffer, Thomas) Set by Ritter
  10. Order Probating Will and Granting Letters Testamentary/Administration; Envelope # 107248322
  11. Judicial Docket Entry Hearing held on Application for Independent Administration with will annexed. Present were the Applicant and attorney. Applicant sworn and evidence presented. Last Will and Testament admitted to Probate. Applicant appointed as Independent Administrator to serve without bond. Letters Testamentary to issue. Appointment of Appraisers waived. . Enter Notice Order. -- Judge Thomas Pfeiffer
  12. Proof of Death and Other Facts
  13. Oath Filed of Independent Administrator
  14. Publisher's Affidavit with Notice to Creditors; The Bulletin - 10.28.25

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