Defendants must respond to a lawsuit regarding property owned by deceased George Perez.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- El Paso
- Case #
- 2026DCV0198
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
File Written Answer
You must file a written answer with the clerk by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026, to avoid a default judgment against you.
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Contact an Attorney
Consider hiring an attorney to assist you with your case. You can find legal resources at TexasLawHelp.org.
- 3
Prepare Initial Disclosures
If you file an answer, be prepared to make initial disclosures to the other parties within 30 days of your answer.
- 4
Review Court Documents
Obtain and review the Plaintiff's Original Petition filed on January 9, 2026, to understand the specifics of the case.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the lawsuit involving George Perez's heirs?
- The case number is 2026DCV0198.
- What is the deadline to respond to the lawsuit?
- Responses must be filed by 10:00 a.m. on March 16, 2026.
- Where is the court located for this case?
- The court is located in El Paso County, Texas.
- Who filed the lawsuit regarding George Perez's estate?
- The lawsuit was filed by Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB.
- What property is involved in the lawsuit?
- The property is located at 7161 Granite Road, El Paso, Texas 79915.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date this citation was issued, a default judgment may be taken against you. In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may 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." TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF GEORGE PEREZ Greetings: You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the PLAINTIFF'S ORIGINAL PETITION at or before 10:00 o'clock a.m., Monday, March 16, 2026, before the Honorable 41st District Court of El Paso County, Texas, at the Courthouse of said County in El Paso, Texas. Said Plaintiff's Petition was filed in said court by Attorney at Law, Shawnika L. Brooks 101 E PARK BLVD STE 600 PLANO TX 75074 on 01/09/2026 in this case numbered 2026DCV0198 on the docket of said court and styled: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB AS TRUSTEE OF WV 2017-1 GRANTOR TRUST VS MARIA YOLANDA MACIAS, RICARDO PEREZ, BEATRIZ SWEARINGEN, ALMA LEAL, AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF GEORGE PEREZ, A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: This is an In Rem action relating to a secured interest encumbering real property commonly known as 7161 Granite Road, El Paso, Texas 79915, and with the legal description of BEING LOT ONE (1), BLOCK TWELVE(12), HIDDEN VALLEY UNIT FIVE, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN BOOK 25, PAGE 7, PLAT RECORDS OF EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. The Petition alleges that the record owner of the property, George Perez, is deceased and that some of the Heirs, Assigns, and Devisees are Unknown as per attached and as is more fully shown by PLAINTIFF'S ORIGINAL PETITION on file in this suit. The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law and the mandates thereof, and make due return as the law directs. Issued and given under my hand and the seal of said Court at offices in El Paso, Texas, this on this the 2nd day of February, 2026. CLERK OF THE COURT NORMA FAVELA BARCELEAU, District Clerk Enrique Moreno County Courthouse 500 East San Antonio, Room 103 El Paso, Texas 79901 By: Kia-Dre Henry, Deputy February 6, 13, 20, 27 2026 LACO0452659