Court File No.: 23-PR-25-710
In Re: Estate of Janice Ann Merkel,
Decedent.
NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING
ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF
DESCENT
Leslie Merkel has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent. It is Ordered that on February 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held via Zoom in this Court at Preston, Minnesota, on the petition. See Notice of Remote Hearing.
The petition represents that the decedent died more than three (3) years ago leaving property in Minnesota. The petition requests the Court determine the descent of such property and assign the property to the persons entitled.
Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the petition will be granted. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by:
Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person by United States mail at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing.
Dated: December 18, 2025
BY THE COURT:
Jeremy Clinefelter
Judge of District Court
Darlene Larson – Court Administrator
LAW OFFICE OF SHAWN VOGT SWEEN
Shawn Vogt Sween, MN# 0387368
104 Main St, PO Box 35
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
Telephone: (507) 754-4555
Facsimile: (507) 754-4554
email: shawn@svslawoffice.com
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