(First published in the Tonganoxie Mirror on the 13th of May, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LEAVENWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS Probate Division In the Matter of the Estate of Linda S. Watkins, Deceased. Case No: LV-2025-PR-000210
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that the Petition has been filed in this Court by Megan E. Ruble, duly appointed Administrator CTA of the Estate, requesting that her acts be approved; account be settled and allowed; the heirs be determined; the Will be construed and the estate be assigned to the persons entitled thereto; the Court find the allowances requested for fees and expenses are reasonable and should be allowed; the costs be determined and ordered paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as the Administrator CTA of the Estate, and the Petitioner be released from further liability. You are required to file your written defenses to the petition on or before June 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in the District Court, in Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. Megan E. Ruble, Petitioner Submitted by: G. Ronald Bates, Jr., #12901 529 Delaware Leavenworth, KS 66048 (913) 682-8882 - P (913)682-7136 - F
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