Missouri — Using Estate Sale Proceeds to Pay for Junk Removal and Personal Property Cleanup
Can sale proceeds be used to pay for estate cleanup, junk removal, and personal property disposal in Missouri? Short answer: Yes — in Missouri, money realized from selling estate assets is estate property and may generally be used to pay reasonable administration expenses, including cleanup and junk removal, when those actions are necessary to preserve, […]
Read article →Missouri: How Probate Handles Unauthorized Charges to a Parent's Estate
Unauthorized Charges and a Parent's Estate: How Missouri Probate Responds Short answer: In Missouri, unauthorized charges against a decedent's assets are handled through the probate process by the personal representative (executor/administrator) accounting for estate funds, by creditors’ claims procedures, and by court-ordered recovery actions (civil and sometimes criminal). The probate court can require restitution, surcharge […]
Read article →Missouri: Regaining Control of a Deceased Parent’s Bank and Credit Card Accounts
How to stop unauthorized use and regain control of a deceased parent’s financial accounts in Missouri Short answer: Act fast. Secure certified copies of the death certificate, ask the bank and card issuers to freeze the accounts, report unlawful use to the bank and local police, and open a probate file so a personal representative […]
Read article →Missouri: Securing a Deceased Relative’s Home and Preserving Estate Property Before Appointment
Protecting a Decedent's Home and Property Before Court Appointment This FAQ-style guide explains practical steps under Missouri law to secure a house, create an inventory, and reduce the risk of siblings or others removing property before you are appointed as the personal representative. This is educational information only and not legal advice. Detailed answer: immediate […]
Read article →Missouri: What Happens After the 90-Day Waiting Period for an Unclaimed Property Claim
What to Expect After the 90-Day Waiting Period for an Unclaimed Property Claim in Missouri This FAQ-style article explains what typically happens after the 90-day waiting period when you file an unclaimed property claim under Missouri law. This is an educational overview and not legal advice. Detailed Answer — How Missouri handles claims after 90 […]
Read article →How to Become Administrator of a Decedent’s Estate in Missouri
Step-by-step guide to becoming the administrator of your father’s estate in Missouri Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. For help specific to your situation, consult a Missouri probate attorney or the local probate court. Detailed Answer If your father died without a will and you want to manage his estate, you must […]
Read article →Missouri — Order of Succession Among Children When There Is No Will
How children inherit in Missouri when someone dies without a will Detailed Answer When a person dies without a valid will in Missouri, the state’s intestate succession rules determine who inherits. Missouri’s descent and distribution statutes set the order of heirs and the method for dividing the estate. See Missouri Revised Statutes, Chapter 474 (Descent […]
Read article →Missouri: How to Get Court Approval to Sell a House and Pay Off the Mortgage
How to Get Court Approval to Sell a House and Pay Off the Mortgage in Missouri Disclaimer: This article provides general information about Missouri procedures only. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Missouri attorney for advice about your specific situation. Detailed Answer — Step‑by‑step process under Missouri procedures Below is a clear, practical […]
Read article →Missouri — Using Payable-on-Death Accounts to Pay Estate Creditors
How Missouri law treats payable-on-death (POD) accounts when estate assets are insufficient to pay creditors Disclaimer: This is educational information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Missouri attorney. Detailed answer — what happens to POD accounts and estate creditors under Missouri law Payable-on-death (POD) […]
Read article →How to Open an Estate Bank Account in Missouri Using an IRS EIN
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article provides general information about setting up an estate bank account in Missouri. It is not legal advice. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a licensed Missouri probate attorney or the probate division of the circuit court where the decedent lived. Overview When someone dies, […]
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