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Why it matters: The appointment gives the executor authority to collect assets, pay claims and distribute property according to the decedent’s will without posting bond, expediting estate administration.

Ho Chi Song testified the decedent died Jan. 21, 2025, at age 59 and that the couple had no children born or adopted after the will was executed. The court took judicial notice that the will was on file, found there was no revocation and concluded a necessity existed for administration. The judge thanked the petitioner for patience amid a docket that experienced technical and scheduling issues.

The court’s order waiving bond and appraisers allows Song to proceed promptly with testamentary duties; the judge cautioned written orders may be delayed by electronic system issues.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Christopher Morales","oneSentenceSummary","The court admitted the will of Yan (Yan) Wang to probate, appointed her husband Ho Chi Song as independent executor to serve without bond and waived appraisers.","taxTitle","Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 1, Texas Courts, Judicial, Texas","taxId",66315,"location","Texas","headline","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6162975,"Court declares heirs in Jimmy Lee Williams estate; administration set for August if contested",2019,5576000,7595000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5436805-5bd8005d92b35a9ec1082cb31cc59984&start=5576&end=7595","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5436805-5bd8005d92b35a9ec1082cb31cc59984/thumbnail_5576000.jpg","/articles/6162975/Texas/Court-declares-heirs-in-Jimmy-Lee-Williams-estate-administration-set-for-August-if-contested","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6162975-acc3fbe70dbc6566f106c811c5f745b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1769565754&Signature=STMs6u7F4aVCeZ2p4kxfvjeUNbkNVqIKuOFp6jxFyj17L-S22VCtljBst-eskslWo7X9beTDafn7Z-9HO7fYz3eia~8eagU2QxqT4AP7CzdbY~2dRjgG3H5aFj7kq~-0WEgfm6VNWe65ZwG5HnS7pEelNpAGuMuy6vacLOBotq-Pr8MSKbL4-XwOvbeIp7kuAMc098YsmZVzPnLRbgZxJXJLdbYZy5~yKT5QSFzVm7MwH4sOwEbllFL3l9xax55dnRjixLyNf-dyVpsqdNRvQPjNN2r~kTu2lUvSa9yenH8xEoARA-vdxeywnZDkezr5GMHQUN9ENQk6tZE9NuW6SQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 1 on Aug. 4, 2025 declared that Lakisha Williams and Tashondra (Tashondra) Williams are the heirs of the late Jimmy Lee Williams and discharged the attorney who handled the matter; the judgment of heirship was entered after testimony from the daughters, the decedent’s ex-wife and other relatives.

Why it matters: Declaring heirs resolves who is legally entitled to inherit the decedent’s separate property and clears the way for title transfers or administration. The court also awarded the attorney a fee of $2,788.50 and set next steps for administration if the parties cannot reach agreement.

Witnesses, including the daughters and the decedent’s former spouse Catherine Coleman, testified the decedent died March 15, 2016, at age 68, lived at 1101 Concord St., Richmond, and had two daughters and no other known children. The court found clear and convincing evidence of heirship and signed the judgment declaring heirship.

Because counsel indicated the parties might reach an agreement on administration, the judge set two dates: Aug. 4, 2025, at 9 a.m. via Zoom for an uncontested prove-up if an agreement is reached; and Aug. 5, 2025, at 9 a.m. in-court for a bench trial if the matter remains contested. The judge instructed counsel to circulate the signed order for signatures and noted continued problems in the court’s electronic order-signing queue could delay filing.

The court discharged the attorney ad litem and awarded the fee; parties were told to coordinate and submit the finalized order to the clerk promptly.","The court declared Lakisha and Tashondra Williams heirs of the late Jimmy Lee Williams, discharged the attorney and set a two-step schedule for administration: an uncontested prove-up by Zoom on Aug. 4, 2025, or a bench trial on Aug. 5 if contested.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6162980,"Court names daughter as administrator for estate of James Rodney Pegues",804,4460000,5264000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5436805-5bd8005d92b35a9ec1082cb31cc59984&start=4460&end=5264","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5436805-5bd8005d92b35a9ec1082cb31cc59984/thumbnail_4460000.jpg","/articles/6162980/Texas/Court-names-daughter-as-administrator-for-estate-of-James-Rodney-Pegues","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6162980-9c425140248e910ed2a016f66dca89fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1769554074&Signature=MRno4LdASIUttAUnZK20in08k-HzOpYvY8OD0Nn8Z4GPGz9pm--NnXycIju5FsvL8-X9fuvzdlWkDuwLxY-AjKwsnhF8jlELSaRgL-Ie5eEwK3yKM6jfPDTraFiioK282qEBNkV1QFxFo9IGFxy0Uwvuq~iKWx~~6nstKse45rzRbpxb88SJ2AvaoPPjiqREQ9CoIFZFCBzfnl4Llz376QT90bBCWzQ0Zt9c-p9yOJg9VC4KoBt8iDAhPoLTupvmGD7~8NqMti8dJ-nem43MbK6oK4TakSvpJgAmkruUFIIuF2UDzSKqmyVKNqA7JgRnl4XCPm5vjZKsCKAjRBRpKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 1 on Aug. 4, 2025 declared the heirs of James Rodney Pegues and appointed his daughter, Kamethra Lashay Tucker, as independent administrator of his estate.

Why it matters: The appointment allows Tucker to collect assets — including a personal-injury recovery related to a proton-pump inhibitor claim — and to manage distributions to the decedent’s children.

Witness testimony from Tanya Griffin, Aletha Stovall and others established Pegues had three children — Kamethra Lashay Tucker, Brent Anthony Tucker and Jamie Rochelle Jackson — and the witnesses said the decedent had no will, did not adopt other children and did not participate in foster care. Kamethra Tucker told the court a diligent search found no will and requested to serve without bond and to waive appraisers because the estate is not taxable.

The court found administration necessary and appointed Tucker as independent administrator, waived appraisers and thanked attorneys and witnesses. The judge discharged Carl Moore as attorney ad litem and awarded him a fee of $1,088. The court again cautioned parties that electronic orders could be delayed by system issues.","A judge declared heirs and appointed Kamethra Lashay Tucker as independent administrator of James Rodney Pegues' estate; witnesses confirmed decedent had three children and no will; attorney ad litem awarded $1,088 fee.",{"_32":99,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":100,"_40":101,"_42":102,"_44":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6162987,"Will of Robert E. Fitzgerald admitted as muniment of title after delayed probate",628,3669000,4297000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5436805-5bd8005d92b35a9ec1082cb31cc59984&start=3669&end=4297","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5436805-5bd8005d92b35a9ec1082cb31cc59984/thumbnail_3669000.jpg","/articles/6162987/Texas/Will-of-Robert-E-Fitzgerald-admitted-as-muniment-of-title-after-delayed-probate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6162987-9a468d42b088c08ed20431a5dba5a8e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1769553928&Signature=nuHWEveCALvcLgqeuom4mJtux2yTu9Xs0V5aBoDPMs8XPuFnKTzSJX1WZtvfmLddzYU2Pxu9mUkBhtFjzApVsWLl0uujb2VPDUBE-4JrOFo~kfhd6XDmRUAvWCF0d4ZxNmvDlp7XrHpMJv7fWq9sK4t52pFp1f54F2DOhhE1n1vg4RvhEaQdoSWKPqk3V9fnSKw3a~URCAIcS8BaTZ5mx6MV9kI~LQjU163iPY6GsxLJfQqAfncWShW1yF~CMDAwMHLmIZH8yZpxQfJFbFb5XJ388JL1NiJXi8ZR4WCg2pF9CSorc0EPX9aojKQIgW8jNO4IoDGS6ljAEf67D7cQMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Fort Bend County judge admitted the last will and testament of Robert Earl Fitzgerald as a muniment of title on Aug. 4, 2025, after testimony from the surviving spouse and two witnesses. The court found the will valid despite probate being filed more than four years after the decedent's death on Jan. 20, 2019.

Why it matters: Admitting the document as a muniment of title allows the surviving spouse to use the will to transfer property title without full administration, because the court found no necessity for broader estate administration beyond effecting title transfers.

Christy Lee Fitzgerald testified she believed she only needed the will to transfer property and did not realize probate was required within four years. Witnesses Suzanne Goodwin Wager and Mary Cable — who both said they knew the decedent and his handwriting dating to about 1980 — identified the signature on the will and testified the decedent was of sound mind when it was executed and did not subsequently revoke it.

The court found Christy Fitzgerald was not in default for failing to offer the will for probate within four years and admitted the will to probate as a muniment of title. The court waived the Affidavit of Fulfillment of Terms and thanked witnesses for helping bring the matter to conclusion. The judge cautioned that the electronic order system was experiencing delays and the written order might not post immediately.","The court admitted the 1985 will of the late Robert Earl Fitzgerald as a muniment of title and waived the affidavit of fulfillment after witnesses testified; the surviving spouse, Christy Lee Fitzgerald, was authorized to use the will to transfer title.",{"_32":111,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":112,"_40":113,"_42":114,"_44":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6162992,"Court appoints sister as dependent administratrix for Felicia Melton and sets $15,000 bond",999,1726000,2725000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5436805-5bd8005d92b35a9ec1082cb31cc59984&start=1726&end=2725","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5436805-5bd8005d92b35a9ec1082cb31cc59984/thumbnail_1726000.jpg","/articles/6162992/Texas/Court-appoints-sister-as-dependent-administratrix-for-Felicia-Melton-and-sets-15000-bond","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6162992-2f7ccc60204bca340d45f5c9ef2f22de/orig.mp4?Expires=1769554046&Signature=QdJlx51EdCx-m~TUW0CxUyQsvkHWL74bxhbC6r0QW6QFWFWe7mfFamDbNPZrH9Q-mZcczJniw1MkojRZ0xCKb0RljJqgWzM54mJWwUQ6c6SIs-btUMKlXoYBSGzkA-DDDT9rQ8g36oc2gpwMdSRS3lkOY56AyXqn3I0-rVhUsVo~Z7x3rBJxV8sJ5n-nSCi0wBJemrNyxJtgvGBohtYeVMe7jK888xTsbfH4BG4tXgSIU57asX1OOHiSKUVBgQ8x-l5AQyLKDUN16h01L452qlxbmlKp1nuYd075tQHoAtDFYkUviHU0EZhgtFnRKzl2jo8gBvt8UvgoYxrz8lJcxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Fort Bend County judge on Aug. 4, 2025 appointed Kathy Shay Harrington as dependent administratrix of the estate of Felicia Reyna Melton, who died April 10, 2022, and set bond at $15,000.

Why it matters: The court determined administration is necessary because the estate includes real property and financial accounts of uncertain value. The bond provides a minimum level of security for the estate while inventories are completed.

During testimony, witnesses including Sherry Baker and Aaron Ray Wallace — both first cousins who said they knew Melton her entire life — told the court Melton had been married twice (divorces in 1992 and 2009), had no surviving children and had no known will. The applicant, Kathy Shay Harrington, testified a diligent search found no will, and that she seeks letters of dependent administration and waivers of appraisers because the estate is nontaxable.

The court set an interim bond of $15,000 “for now,” saying the amount would likely be adjusted once the inventory and accountings reveal the value of the bank account and the inherited real property. The judge also noted the clerk’s electronic order-signing system was experiencing delays and that the written order might not post immediately.

The court discharged the attorney ad litem and awarded routine Litem fees in other estates during the docket; in this case the judge instructed parties to file the inventory and list of claims once they are obtained so the bond can be adjusted if needed.","The court found Felicia Reyna Melton died intestate, declared heirs, appointed Kathy Shay Harrington as dependent administratrix, waived appraisers and set bond at $15,000 pending inventory of unknown bank and real estate values.",{"_32":123,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":124,"_40":125,"_42":126,"_44":127,"_46":128,"_48":129,"_50":130,"_52":131,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":132,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":133,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6162997,"Judge appoints brother as administrator for estate of Richard Burton Rogers",192,1336000,1528000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5436805-5bd8005d92b35a9ec1082cb31cc59984&start=1336&end=1528","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5436805-5bd8005d92b35a9ec1082cb31cc59984/thumbnail_1336000.jpg","/articles/6162997/Texas/Judge-appoints-brother-as-administrator-for-estate-of-Richard-Burton-Rogers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6162997-9bc0209b52a8de9b1758a71fd4b4a970/orig.mp4?Expires=1769553915&Signature=m00QvL-rIYwTDbICTlt6pNmaPq6xiZxmxR2koZ6bX-CcIHsCjjof0eEWs03LrRjhPB7tygDBd5hpd9iNn5CoykCRMqbUt~UvwwVnBcBovSkRnT1S0Igpm6~W-RhOTew7eJivPUddIEL2ueKdqCaTzLVSxeBQaYw87k-utHO2uYsBGwLnrUlKFYyYTQX6mUs5SPFqyROjeNALdkXhop~5foUocXAE21JYWLFwR~avXwgC3jazmgNG86f4FgNOVhbrjh9KREIa8GQlv96ea9gbmbz0uo6OQrkvRXtBF5GXArA-kdIj33K6dRGr13NE7IbKmjlBx8gSFHH1fB4DseGplQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Fort Bend County judge on Aug. 4, 2025 declared the heirs of Richard Burton Rogers and appointed his brother, Robert David Rogers, as the independent administrator of the estate. The court found the decedent died intestate on April 10, 2024, and that administration was necessary to distribute real and financial assets.

Why it matters: The appointment gives Robert Rogers legal authority to collect assets, pay any claims and convey property, and the court waived the need for appraisers and accepted a power-of-attorney consent from another brother, Charles Reed Rogers Jr., allowing Robert to serve without posting a bond.

During the hearing, witnesses John Michael Wooldridge and Matthew Patrick Wooldridge — who testified about the decedent's residence, family history and lack of a spouse or children — supported the court's finding that the decedent left no will and that his next of kin are the siblings listed in the judgment declaring heirship. The court discharged Fred Reapen as attorney ad litem and awarded him a $650 fee.

The court explicitly noted there is a necessity for administration because the estate includes both real property and financial accounts that must be distributed among heirs. The judge thanked the witnesses and noted clerical delays in the electronic order-signing system could postpone issuance of the written orders.

The appointment authorizes Robert David Rogers to act as independent administrator; the court made no finding of contested claims at the hearing and did not set a bond because a written power of attorney from Charles Reed Rogers Jr. was presented consenting to service without bond.

The matter concluded with the court discharging the attorney ad litem and instructing parties to watch for the written orders in the court system.","The court declared heirs and appointed Robert David Rogers as independent administrator of the estate of Richard Burton Rogers, who died April 10, 2024; the court waived appraisers and discharged the attorney ad litem with a $650 fee.","actionData","errors"]

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