In The Estate Of Earnest Lee Ferguson Sr. Deceased
| Submitted | March 26, 2018 |
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From: Charles Russell
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
County Clerk, Leon County, Texas
155 N. Cass Street, First Floor
P. O. Box 98
Centerville, TX 75833
Phone: 903-536-2352 Fax: 903-536-7581
Texas Public Information Act, open records request
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records within 10 days per statute: Any and all records of the Application to Probate Will and For Issuance of Letters of Testamentary for the estate of Earnest Lee Ferguson Sr who was decedent and passed away October 13, 2016.
I do not allow for the editing of information. No documents should be withheld.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
The requested records should include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Complete Probate File
2. Copy of the Decedent’s Will
3. Letters of Testamentary
4. Any corrected reports or statements
Sincerely,
Charles Russell
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Charles Russell
From: Leon County Texas County Clerk
Mr. Russell,
I have your copies ready. There is a $5 search fee, (to locate the cause number) and copies will be $17, bringing your total to $22. We do accept credit cards, but there is a $1 service fee. Personal or business checks are also acceptable.
I cannot give you copies of the letters testamentary, as letters are only issued to the Executor of the estate per Estates Code 306.003-306.007; also, per AG Opinion H-410, the Letters Testamentary are not recorded in Probate Minutes and are not part of the records.
If you will call me with credit card payment, I can send the requested documents via email. Thank you.
Amy L. Kaiser
Deputy Clerk, Leon County Clerk's office
903-536-2352 Option 2 phone
903-536-7581 fax
Our official records are online at texaslandrecords.com
Electronic recording is available.
Leon County now requires efile for both civil and probate filings for all attorneys.
From: Charles Russell
Thank you Amy Kaiser,
Muckrock will dispense payment for $23 for the probate file which we presume will include the Will?
Charles Russell
From: Leon County Texas County Clerk
Yes, it will include the will. If they are paying with a check, the amount will be $22. If they are calling with a credit card, the service fee will be calculated at that time. How will they make payment?
Amy L. Kaiser
Deputy Clerk, Leon County Clerk’s office
903-536-2352 Option 2 phone
903-536-7581 fax
Our official records are online at texaslandrecords.com
Electronic recording is available.
Leon County now requires efile for both civil and probate filings for all attorneys.
From: Charles Russell
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $23.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
From: Charles Russell
Amy L. Kaiser
Deputy Clerk, Leon County Clerk’s office
Please confirm you received payment and will process our request.
Thank you
Charles Russell
From: Leon County Texas County Clerk
I have not received payment. Thank you.
Amy L. Kaiser
Deputy Clerk, Leon County Clerk’s office
903-536-2352 Option 2 phone
903-536-7581 fax
Our official records are online at texaslandrecords.com
Electronic recording is available.
Leon County now requires efile for both civil and probate filings for all attorneys.
From: Leon County Texas County Clerk
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
From: Leon County Texas County Clerk
I have received the $23 check and am processing today. I will send the copies and receipt and $1 change to: MuckRock News, DEPT MR 51839, 411A Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02144-2516, correct?
Amy L. Kaiser
Deputy Clerk, Leon County Clerk’s office
903-536-2352 Option 2 phone
903-536-7581 fax
Our official records are online at texaslandrecords.com
Electronic recording is available.
Leon County now requires efile for both civil and probate filings for all attorneys.
From: Leon County Texas County Clerk
Attached please find the probate copies and receipt. The hard copy also is being mailed, as it contains the $1 change from the check.
Thank you.
Amy L. Kaiser
Deputy Clerk, Leon County Clerk's office
903-536-2352 Option 2 phone
903-536-7581 fax
Our official records are online at texaslandrecords.com
Electronic recording is available.
Leon County now requires efile for both civil and probate filings for all attorneys.
From: Charles Russell
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Charles Russell