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Court declares heirs in Blake Vincent Peterson matter; appoints Lucia Peterson as independent administrator and awards ad litem fee
Summary
The court declared heirs in the estate of Blake Vincent Peterson, found the decedent died intestate, appointed his spouse Lucia Sonia Peterson as independent administrator without bond and waived appraisers; the court also discharged the attorney ad litem and awarded a $650 fee.
Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 1 found by clear and convincing evidence the heirs of Blake Vincent Peterson and ordered administration steps for the estate on the record.
Witnesses Richard Lancaster and Travis Armstrong testified about the decedent’s family relationships; both said they had known Peterson for years, that he had no children, and that survivors included his father, Eric Peterson, and brother Kent Peterson. Counsel argued and the court determined heirs consistent with testimony. The court discharged attorney ad litem Murad and awarded him a fee of $650 for services provided in establishing heirship.
Later in the hearing, the court received testimony from Lucia Sonia Peterson, who identified herself as the surviving spouse and said her husband died Oct. 25, 2024, in McKinley County, N.M., at age 33. She testified she had searched the decedent’s safe, USB drives and computer and found no will. Counsel asked that she be appointed independent administrator to serve without bond and that appraisers be waived because the estate is nontaxable.
The court found the decedent died intestate, identified the need for administration, and appointed Lucia Sonia Peterson as independent administrator without bond; appraisers were waived. The judge offered condolences to Ms. Peterson. The transcript shows the court’s rulings and no recorded objections to the appointments.
