Notice for unknown beneficiaries of a trust regarding a filed complaint.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Ravenna
- Case #
- 2026 CV 00001
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Review the complaint
Obtain a copy of the complaint from the court docket.
- 2
Prepare your response
Draft your answer and serve it to the complainant within 28 days.
- 3
File your answer
Submit your answer to the court within 3 days after serving the complainant.
- 4
Contact an attorney
Consider consulting with a lawyer for assistance with your response.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the probate notice?
- The case number is 2026 CV 00001.
- Where is the court located for this case?
- The court is located at 203 W. Main St., 3rd Floor, Ravenna, OH 44266.
- What should I do if I am an interested party?
- You must respond within 28 days by serving your answer to the complainant.
- What happens if I don't respond to the notice?
- Failure to respond may result in a default judgment against you.
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Full Notice Text
LEGAL NOTICE In the Portage County Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division, Portage County, Ohio. Case No. 2026 CV 00001. Dennis Stewart, Individually and as Surviving Trustee of the William S. Stewart Irrevocable Trust Dated June 10, 2015, v Dale K. Mertz, et al. "TO UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES, TRUSTEES AND/OR INTERESTED PARTIES OF THE WILLIAM S. STEWART IRREVOCABLE TRUST DATED JUNE 10, 2015. PORTAGE COUNTY PROBATE COURT, CASE NO. 2026CV00001. You are hereby notified that on January 9, 2026 a complaint has been filed, DENNIS STEWART as complainant/pltf, filed a complaint with this court against DALE K. MERTZ, et al. A copy of this complaint is available on the court docket. You are required to respond within 28 days by serving a copy of your answer on the complainant/pltf. or the attorney of record and within 3 days answer the court. Failure to do so may result in judgment by default against you for relief demanded in the complaint. The Court is located at 203 W. Main St., 3rd Floor, Ravenna, OH 44266." PATRICIA J. SMITH, JUDGE By: Rhonda Lolles, Deputy Clerk Jan 23, 30; Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026 26-00017
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