Notice of lawsuit regarding the estate of Richard Grassi, requiring response by May 25, 2026.
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Deadline · Response Deadline
May 25, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Denton
- Case #
- 25-11856-431
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What to do next
- 1
File a Written Answer
Submit your written answer to the court by May 25, 2026.
- 2
Consult an Attorney
Consider hiring an attorney to assist you with your response to the lawsuit.
- 3
Make Initial Disclosures
Prepare to make initial disclosures to other parties within 30 days after filing your answer.
Frequently asked questions
- What should I do if I am an heir of Richard Grassi?
- You must file a written answer with the court by May 25, 2026.
- How can I respond to the lawsuit?
- You can respond by filing a written answer at the 431st Judicial District Court.
- What happens if I miss the deadline?
- If you do not respond by the deadline, a default judgment may be entered against you.
- Where is the court located?
- The court is located at 1450 E. McKinney, 4th floor, Denton, Texas.
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Full Notice Text
THE STATE OF TEXASCOUNTY OF DENTON Civil Citation by Publication Cause No. 25-11856-431 TO: Unknown Heirs at Law of Richard Grassi, Decedent, and to all who it may concern. Notice to Defendant: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. You (and each of you) are hereby commanded to appear before the 431st Judicial District Court at the Courts Building thereof, located at 1450 E. McKinney,4th floor, Denton, Denton County, Texas 76209 by filing a written answer at or before 10:00 o'clock a.m. on the first Monday following the expiration of fortytwo (42) days from the date of the issuance of this citation, same being May 25, 2026. If you do not file an answer by May 25, 2026 a default judgment may be taken against you. In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may also be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexasLawHelp.org. Plaintiff's Petition was filed in said Court on 11/12/2025 in Cause No.25-11856-431 on the docket of said Court styled: “Onslow Bay Financial LLC v. The Putative Estate Richard Grassi, Deceased, Ralph Grassi, in rem, Todd Grassi, in rem, Marion Garner, in rem, and The Unknown Heirs at Law of Richard Grassi Deceased, In Re: 1327 Lark Lane, Lewisville, Texas 75077-7607” and the parties involved in this suit are: Onslow Bay Financial LLC; Todd Grassi; Ralph Grassi; Marion Garner; Unknown Heirs at Law of Decedent; Richard Grassi. A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to-wit; The nature of this suit is as follows: Plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment that: (1) plaintiff has a valid superior lien created under TEX. CONST. art XVI, § 50(a)(6) against the Property; (2) includes an order authorizing plaintiff to foreclose its lien in compliance with the Loan Agreement and TEX. PROP. CODE § 51.002; (3) plaintiff is authorized to enforce the home equity security agreement against the Property; (4) all the heirs-at-law of the deceased borrower have been made parties to this suit; and (5) upon foreclosure divests the Mortgagors, Decedent's putative estate and Decedent's heirs of all right, title, and interest in the Property. Newspaper publication requires citation must be published once each week for 4 consecutive weeks, and the first publication must be at least 28 days before the return is filed. Public Information Internet Website Publication requires citation must be published for at least 28 days before the return is filed. Issued, under my hand and seal of said Court, at office in Denton, Denton County, Texas, on April 10, 2026. /s/ Katlynn PoyorenaKatlynn Poyorena, Deputy Requested:Kirk Schwartz6565 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 470,Irving, Texas 75039 David Trantham, District ClerkP O Box 2146, Denton TX762021450 E McKinney Ste 1200, Denton TX 76209 drc 04/20/2026, 04/27/2026, 05/04/2026, 05/11/2026