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Harrison County hears probate matters and agrees to administratively close most delinquent estates
Summary
The commission opened a hearing on delinquent or unprogressed estates, accepted a copy of Charlene Davis's will to allow probate, and approved administrative closures for listed estates except one (Donna Sue Williams), which remains open for 90 days.
At a 10:05 hearing, the Harrison County Commission reviewed several probate matters and voted to administratively close a list of delinquent or unprogressed estates while leaving one estate open for further action.
Richard Marsh (S9), counsel for the estate of Don Williams, said the administrator asked him to step in to resolve outstanding matters and that paperwork is ready to close the estate soon. Louise Johnson (S7), who identified herself as the daughter of Charlene Davis, asked the commission to accept a copy of her mother's will so she could proceed as executor because the original could not be located. "I'm the daughter of Charlene Davis, and I'd like to be the executor," Johnson said; the commission moved to accept the copy of the will so the probate process could proceed.
Commissioners explained the administrative-close process applies to estates with no movement for several years and moved to administratively close the noticed estates. The commission voted to close the listed estates and keep Donna Sue Williams's estate open for 90 days to clear remaining billing and administration issues. Motions were approved by voice vote.
The commission asked affected parties to follow up with the county clerk's office to complete required forms and pay applicable fees to finalize probate where a copy of a will is accepted. No contested hearings or formal objections were recorded in the meeting minutes.
