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Judge declares heirs for Lionel Allen Jr. after DNA evidence; appoints administratrix
Summary
After testimony and counsel’s presentation of a DNA report, Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 1 declared heirs for the estate of Lionel Allen Jr., discharged the attorney ad litem with a $650 fee, and appointed Sharon Ferrell as independent administratrix to serve without bond.
SUGAR LAND, Texas — At an heirship hearing in Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 1 on Dec. 25, the court found by clear and convincing evidence that the heirs listed in the judgment for Lionel Allen Jr. are entitled to inherit and appointed Sharon Ferrell to administer the estate.
The proceeding included testimony from family friends Brandy J. Young and Constance Ricks McCully establishing that the decedent never married and that no common‑law spouse claimed an interest. Counsel for…
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