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Case Information
Case Description: PR23-00366 - ESTATE: MARY ANN SPARK
Filing Date: 05/17/2023
Case Type: FA - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Status: Disposed / Set For Review

Case Cross Reference
Cross Reference Number
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Case Parties
Seq Type Name
1 JUDG - Judge GORMAN, PROB. COMM. EDMUND J.
3 DECD - Decedent SPARK, MARY ANN
4 ATTY - Attorney Sumpter, Esq., Rodney E.
9 PREP - Personal Representative SPARK, JOHN DARREN
10 ATTY - Attorney Funk, Esq., Stephanie

Event Information
Date/Time Hearing Judge Event Description Outcome
09/08/2025 at 11:00 AM Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN H820 - STATUS HEARING - filed on:
Extra Text:
06/24/2025 at 11:00 AM Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN H644 - ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE D640 - Ord Entered filed on: 06/24/2025
Extra Text: JAVS/COURTROOM "A"/11AM/RBRANUM 6/24/2025: In-Person Hearing Re: Order to Show Cause COURT ORDERED: 1. Letters Testamentary issued to John Darren Spark are reinstated. 2. Letters of Special Administration issued to Ronda Lea Spark are revoked (which may be reinstated). 3. If John Spark intends to purchase the Upton property, he is to obtain an appraisal and file a Petition with the Court within sixty (60) days, and prior to the status hearing on September 8, 2025. 4. John Spark is to open an account in the name of the Mary Ann Spark Estate. 5. John Spark is to place any Estate monies he has received into the Estate account. 6. John Spark is to file a report by Friday, August 29, 2025, preferably prepared by an attorney. 7. Ronda Lea Spark may appear at the status hearing if she has any concerns/objections to Mr. Spark’s report. COURT FURTHER ORDERED: In-Person Status hearing scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., in Courtroom “A”, 75 Court St., Reno, NV.
06/11/2025 at 4:15 PM Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN S1 - Request for Submission S200 - Request for Submission Complet filed on: 06/26/2025
Extra Text: RECOMMENDATION FOR ORDER REINSTATING LETTERS TESTAMENTARY AND ORDER SETTING HEARING FILED 6/26/25
04/22/2025 at 10:00 AM Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN HP26 - OTHER PROB/TRST/GDSHP HRG D435 - Heard ... filed on: 04/22/2025
Extra Text: JAVS/COURTROOM "A"/10AM/RBRANUM 4/22/2025: In-Person Hearing Re: Objection to being able to complete/report on the Assets/Debts/Value of the Estate
01/21/2025 at 11:00 AM Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN H820 - STATUS HEARING D640 - Ord Entered filed on: 01/21/2025
Extra Text: JAVS/ZOOM/COURTROOM B/11AM/RBRANUM 1/21/2025: Hearing Re: Administrator of Estate COURT ORDERED: Mr. Sharp shall file: 1) an accounting 2) a report; and 3) an inventory by Friday, March 7, 2025. Mr. Sharp fail to file the appropriate documents by the deadline, an Order to Show Cause will be entered, and a hearing will be scheduled requiring Mr. Sharp to personally appear. If the interested parties object to the report/accounting/inventory, or any other issues, they may participate at the next hearing to state their objection/concerns.
12/09/2024 at 11:59 AM Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN S1 - Request for Submission S200 - Request for Submission Complet filed on: 12/12/2024
Extra Text: ORDER GRANTING WITHDRAWAL FILED 12/12/24
10/04/2023 at 1:00 PM Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN HP16 - PET/PRO/WILL/LET/TEST D425 - Granted filed on: 10/04/2023
Extra Text: JAVS/ZOOM/COURTROOM B/RBRANUM 10/4/2023: Petition for General Administration of Estate for Letters Testamentary; and Authorization to Administer Estate Under the Administration of Estates Act with Full Authority John Darren Spark appointed to serve as Personal Representative without bond.
09/20/2023 at 1:00 PM Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN HP16 - PET/PRO/WILL/LET/TEST D445 - Heard - Continued filed on: 09/20/2023
Extra Text: JAVS/ZOOM/COURTROOM B/RBRANUM 9/20/2023: Petition for General Administration of Estate and for Letters Testamentary; and Authorization to Administer the Estate Under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with Full Authority COURT ORDERED: Hearing continued to Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. COURT FURTHER ORDERED: Counsel Jenkins to re-file the Notice of Hearing, including NRS 143.345(3).
06/28/2023 at 10:00 AM Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN HP14 - PET/LETTERS/ADMIN D355 - Denied filed on: 06/28/2023
Extra Text: JAVS/ZOOM/COURTROOM B/RBRANUM 6/28/2023: Petition for General Administration; for Appointment of Personal Representative; and for Letters of Administration
06/14/2023 at 10:00 AM Honorable PROB. COMM. GORMAN HP14 - PET/LETTERS/ADMIN D445 - Heard - Continued filed on: 06/14/2023
Extra Text: JAVS/ZOOM/COURTROOM B/RBRANUM 6/14/2023: Petition for General Administration; for Appointment of Personal Representative; and for Letters of Administration COURT ORDERED: Hearing continued to Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m COURT FURTHER ORDERED: A written objection shall be filed with the court by Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Failure to file a written objection by the deadline will result in the Court granting the Petition.

Docket Entry Information
Docket Description Date Filed Extra Text
2690 - Ord Affirming Master Recommend 07/23/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 11137110 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 07-23-2025:09:52:55
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 07/23/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 11137119 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 07-23-2025:09:54:10
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 07/22/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 11134935 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 07-22-2025:10:55:07
2520 - Notice of Appearance 07/22/2025 Extra Text: STEPHANIE FUNK, ESQ. FOR JOHN DARREN SP ARK - Transaction 11134869 - Approved By: EGUADRON : 07-22-2025:10:54:15
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 06/26/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 11088762 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-26-2025:11:54:36
1947 - Master Recommend/Ord PC 06/26/2025 Extra Text: RECOMMENDATION FOR ORDER REINSTATING LETTERS TESTAMENTARY AND ORDER SETTING HEARING - Transaction 11088748 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-26-2025:11:53:21
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 06/24/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 11083456 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-24-2025:12:56:24
MIN - ***Minutes 06/24/2025 Extra Text: 6/24/2025: In-Person Hearing Re: Order to Show Cause - Transaction 11083449 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-24-2025:12:55:35
2610 - Notice ... 06/11/2025 Extra Text: EXPLANATION FOR WHY I WAS NOT PRESENT AT COURT - Transaction 11062288 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-11-2025:16:15:47
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 06/11/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 11062290 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-11-2025:16:16:30
3860 - Request for Submission 06/11/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 11062288 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-11-2025:16:15:47 DOCUMENT TITLE: EXPLANATION SALE OF THE ESTATE PARTY SUBMITTING: JOHN SPARK DATE SUBMITTED: 6/11/25 SUBMITTED BY: EG DATE RECEIVED JUDGE OFFICE:
3897 - Return 06/10/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 11059594 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-10-2025:15:33:52
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 06/10/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 11059611 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-10-2025:15:35:56
1395 - Citation To Appear 05/27/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 11029555 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 05-27-2025:10:51:49
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 05/27/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 11029559 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 05-27-2025:10:52:51
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 05/19/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 11016685 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 05-19-2025:11:47:22
2690 - Ord Affirming Master Recommend 05/19/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 11016663 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 05-19-2025:11:45:44
1947 - Master Recommend/Ord PC 04/29/2025 Extra Text: RECOMMENDATION FOR ORDER SUSPENDING LETTERS TESTAMENTARY AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY LETTERS TESTAMENTARY SHOULD NOT BE REVOKED, AND FOR ORDER APPOINTING SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR - Transaction 10979828 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-29-2025:14:40:16
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 04/29/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 10979841 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-29-2025:14:42:13
MIN - ***Minutes 04/22/2025 Extra Text: 4/22/2025: In-Person Hearing Re: Objection to being able to complete/report on the Assets/Debts/Value of the Estate - Transaction 10965582 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-22-2025:11:42:40
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 04/22/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 10965600 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-22-2025:11:44:39
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 04/03/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 10931193 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-03-2025:13:10:46
3242 - Ord Setting Hearing 04/03/2025 Extra Text: April 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. - Transaction 10931181 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 04-03-2025:13:08:06
1820 - Inventory Appraisement&Record 03/06/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 10876799 - Approved By: EGUADRON : 03-06-2025:15:34:38
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 03/06/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 10876959 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 03-06-2025:15:35:44
2630 - Objection to ... 03/06/2025 Extra Text: OBJECTION TO BEING ABLE TO COMPLETE/ REPORT ON THE ASSETS/DEBTS/VALUE OF THE ABOVE NOTED PROBATE CASE - Transaction 10876799 - Approved By: EGUADRON : 03-06-2025:15:34:38
MIN - ***Minutes 02/25/2025 Extra Text: 1/21/2025: Status Hearing - Transaction 10858798 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-25-2025:16:41:29
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 02/25/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 10858800 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 02-25-2025:16:42:09
3320 - Ord to File ... 01/23/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 10795052 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 01-23-2025:10:46:30
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 01/23/2025 Extra Text: Transaction 10795056 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 01-23-2025:10:47:11
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 12/12/2024 Extra Text: Transaction 10726508 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 12-12-2024:10:36:50
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 12/12/2024 Extra Text: Transaction 10726910 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 12-12-2024:12:12:17
3005 - Ord Withdrawal of Counsel 12/12/2024 Extra Text: ORDER GRANTING WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL; ORDER SETTING HEARING - Transaction 10726506 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 12-12-2024:10:36:19
2540 - Notice of Entry of Ord 12/12/2024 Extra Text: Transaction 10726908 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 12-12-2024:12:11:46
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 12/09/2024 Extra Text: Transaction 10717980 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 12-09-2024:12:00:45
3860 - Request for Submission 12/09/2024 Extra Text: Transaction 10717972 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 12-09-2024:11:59:39 DOCUMENT TITLE: MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL PARTY SUBMITTING: TAYLOR JENKINS, ESQ DATE SUBMITTED: DECEMBER 9, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: ADIXON DATE RECEIVED JUDGE OFFICE:
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 11/08/2024 Extra Text: Transaction 10670325 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 11-08-2024:14:26:49
2608 - Notice of Non-Compliance 11/08/2024 Extra Text: Transaction 10670307 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 11-08-2024:14:25:29
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 09/19/2024 Extra Text: Transaction 10574838 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 09-19-2024:11:30:32
2260 - Mtn to Relieve Counsel 09/19/2024 Extra Text: TAYLOR JENKINS, ESQ Transaction 10574836 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 09-19-2024:11:30:05
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 08/12/2024 Extra Text: Transaction 10502232 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 08-12-2024:14:56:09
2590 - Notice Withdrawal of Attorney 08/12/2024 Extra Text: RODNEY E. SUMPTER, ESQ Transaction 10502218 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 08-12-2024:14:54:46
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 01/17/2024 Extra Text: Transaction 10101634 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 01-17-2024:09:16:06
1768 - General Claim 01/17/2024 Extra Text: Transaction 10101632 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 01-17-2024:09:15:19
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 01/10/2024 Extra Text: Transaction 10091510 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 01-10-2024:14:31:29
1400 - Claim... 01/10/2024 Extra Text: Transaction 10091495 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 01-10-2024:14:30:12
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 11/01/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9973172 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 11-01-2023:16:21:16
1639 - **Document Issued by the Court 11/01/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9973010 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 11-01-2023:16:18:10
1821 - Instructions for Personal Rep 11/01/2023 Extra Text: JOHN DARREN SPARK - Transaction 9973010 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 11-01-2023:16:18:10
1925 - Letters Testamentary 11/01/2023 Extra Text: JOHN DARREN SPARK - Transaction 9973167 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 11-01-2023:16:20:34
2595 - Notice to Creditors 11/01/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9973010 - Approved By: YVILORIA : 11-01-2023:16:18:10
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 11/01/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9973163 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 11-01-2023:16:19:36
PAYRC - **Payment Receipted 10/31/2023 Extra Text: A Payment of -$208.00 was made on receipt DCDC729054.
$1560 - $Def 1st Appearance - CV 10/31/2023 Extra Text: JOHN DARREN SPARK
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 10/09/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9929173 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 10-09-2023:08:08:19
1501 - Cure Order - Filing Deficiency 10/09/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9929171 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 10-09-2023:08:07:49
F140 - Adj Summary Judgment 10/05/2023 Extra Text:
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 10/05/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9925750 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 10-05-2023:12:25:59
2680 - Ord Admit Will & Issue Ltrs 10/05/2023 Extra Text: ORDER FOR ISSUANCE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY AND FOR GENERAL ADMINISTRATION - Transaction 9925746 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 10-05-2023:12:25:29
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 10/04/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9923991 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 10-04-2023:15:10:00
MIN - ***Minutes 10/04/2023 Extra Text: 10/4/2023: Petition for General Administration of Estate for Letters Testamentary; and Authorization to Administer Estate Under the Administration of Estates Act with Full Authority - Transaction 9923977 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 10-04-2023:15:08:56
4295 - Will 10/04/2023 Extra Text: 10/4/2023: Petition for General Administration of Estate for Letters Testamentary; and Authorization to Administer Estate Under the Administration of Estates Act with Full Authority - Transaction 9923977 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 10-04-2023:15:08:56
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 09/25/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9905699 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 09-25-2023:14:20:39
MIN - ***Minutes 09/25/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9905692 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 09-25-2023:14:19:48
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 09/20/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9897810 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 09-20-2023:13:30:40
2550 - Notice of Hearing 09/20/2023 Extra Text: HEARING - OCTOBER 4, 2023 AT 1PM Notice of Hearing - Transaction 9897809 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 09-20-2023:13:30:00
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 09/18/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9893118 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 09-18-2023:16:20:01
3715 - Proof of Publication 09/18/2023 Extra Text: Proof of Publication - Notice of Hearing - Transaction 9893112 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 09-18-2023:16:19:23
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 08/21/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9842625 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 08-21-2023:15:58:19
2550 - Notice of Hearing 08/21/2023 Extra Text: Notice of Hearing - Transaction 9842620 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 08-21-2023:15:57:40
3557 - Pet Letters Admin (General Administration) 08/18/2023 Extra Text: DFX: 1ST APPEARANCE FEE NOT PAID, NO NOTICE OF APPEARANCE FOR ATTORNEY - SSN STILL VISIBLE THROUGH REDACTION, SECURITY LEVEL INCREASED TO CONFIDENTIAL ON EXHIBIT 1 - PETITION FOR GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE AND FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY; AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADMINISTER THE ESTATE UNDER THE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES ACT WITH FULL AUTHORITY Transaction 9839860 - Approved By: ADIXON : 08-18-2023:15:19:02
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 08/18/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9839919 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 08-18-2023:15:21:54
2690 - Ord Affirming Master Recommend 07/24/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9791024 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 07-24-2023:15:32:58
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 07/24/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9791047 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 07-24-2023:15:35:36
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 06/30/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9751573 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-30-2023:12:41:38
MIN - ***Minutes 06/30/2023 Extra Text: 6/28/2023: Petition for General Administration; for Appointment of Personal Representative; and for Letters of Administration - Transaction 9751566 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-30-2023:12:40:51
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 06/29/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9748624 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-29-2023:11:28:31
1947 - Master Recommend/Ord PC 06/29/2023 Extra Text: RECOMMENDATION FOR ORDER DENYING PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION - Transaction 9748617 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-29-2023:11:27:48
F140 - Adj Summary Judgment 06/29/2023 Extra Text:
2610 - Notice ... 06/26/2023 Extra Text: OF LOCATION AND LODGING OF ORIGINAL WILL OF MARY ANN SPARK - Transaction 9741498 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-26-2023:14:05:28
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 06/26/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9741500 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-26-2023:14:07:40
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 06/14/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9722651 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-14-2023:13:02:12
MIN - ***Minutes 06/14/2023 Extra Text: 6/14/2023: Petition for General Administration; for Appointment of Personal Representative; and for Letters of Administration - Transaction 9722645 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-14-2023:13:01:42
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 06/06/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9707592 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-06-2023:14:07:37
3715 - Proof of Publication 06/06/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9707586 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 06-06-2023:14:07:01
1040P - Affidavit of Mailing - PR 05/24/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9685532 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 05-24-2023:11:17:58
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 05/24/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9685537 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 05-24-2023:11:18:26
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 05/18/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9675750 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 05-18-2023:14:21:01
NEF - Proof of Electronic Service 05/18/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9675749 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 05-18-2023:14:21:02
2550 - Notice of Hearing 05/18/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9675747 - Approved By: NOREVIEW : 05-18-2023:14:20:41
1639 - **Document Issued by the Court 05/18/2023 Extra Text: GENERAL NOTICE - Transaction 9675662 - Approved By: ADIXON : 05-18-2023:14:20:35
$3557 - $Pet Letters Admin (General Administration) 05/17/2023 Extra Text: Transaction 9671462 - Approved By: CSULEZIC : 05-17-2023:10:30:00
PAYRC - **Payment Receipted 05/17/2023 Extra Text: A Payment of $522.50 was made on receipt DCDC717152.


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