Court notice for determining heirs of Sally K. Nellis, deceased.
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Fort Worth
- Case #
- 2026-PR00910-1
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File a Written Answer
Submit your written answer to the Clerk of the Court by April 20, 2026.
- 2
Gather Evidence of Heirship
Collect any documents that support your claim as an heir to the estate.
- 3
Attend the Court Hearing
Be present at the courthouse on April 20, 2026, to present your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a citation by publication?
- A citation by publication is a legal notice to inform interested parties about a court case.
- How do I respond to this probate notice?
- You must file a written answer with the Clerk of the Court before the deadline.
- What happens if I don't respond?
- Failure to respond may result in the court determining heirs without your input.
- When is the court date for this case?
- The court date is April 20, 2026.
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Full Notice Text
Cause No. 2026-PR00910-1 CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT TO: THE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND ANY PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF SALLY K. NELLIS, DECEASED All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written answer or contest with the Clerk of the Court for Probate Court No. 1 of Tarrant County, Texas at the Courthouse located at 100 W. Weatherford, 2nd floor, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, on April 20, 2026, which is the first Monday after the expiration of Ten (10) days from the date of publication, then and there to answer said Application to Determine Heirship and for Independent Administration of the Estate and for the Issuance of Letters of Independent Administration (Pursuant to Section 401.003) of PERRY J. DILLARD filed on April 02, 2026 and show cause why this Court should not render a determination of heirs and only heirs in the estate of SALLY K. NELLIS, DECEASED. Petitioner alleges that the decedent died in Tarrant County, Texas on January 07, 2026 and prays the Court hear evidence sufficient to determine who are the heirs and only heirs of SALLY K. NELLIS, DECEASED. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of said Court at the office in the City of Fort Worth, Texas, Tarrant County, Texas 7th day of April, 2026 A.D. Misti Bettinger, Deputy Clerk Mary Louise Nicholson, County Clerk Tarrant County, Texas 100 W. Weatherford Street Fort Worth, Texas 76196-0401 4/16