Missouri — How to Formally Challenge a Sibling's Application for Letters of Administration
Detailed Answer — What you need to know and do This article explains, in plain language, how to formally challenge a sibling’s application for letters of administration under Missouri law. It assumes the deceased died without a valid will (intestate) or the will did not name a personal representative. This is general information only and […]
Read article →How to Compel Sale of a House and Distribute Proceeds Under a Will — Missouri
Can I force the sale of real property so the estate pays out under the will? — Missouri guide Detailed answer — plain-language explanation of the legal tools in Missouri This answer explains the common ways a person can compel a sale of a house so proceeds are distributed according to a decedent’s will under […]
Read article →How to Recover a Cash Bequest from a Sibling’s Estate in Missouri
Recovering a Cash Bequest from an Uncooperative Executor in Missouri This FAQ explains the practical steps a beneficiary should take in Missouri when an executor (personal representative) refuses or stalls on paying a cash bequest. It assumes you are a beneficiary under the decedent’s will and start with no legal background. This is educational information […]
Read article →Filing a Notice to Creditors in Missouri: Step-by-Step FAQ
How to File a Notice to Creditors in Missouri: A Step‑by‑Step FAQ Short answer: When someone dies and their estate goes into probate in Missouri, the personal representative (executor or administrator) must give notice to creditors so that valid creditors can present claims. The basic steps are: open the probate case and obtain authority to […]
Read article →Missouri: Getting Appointed When the Named Executor Refuses
How to Get Appointed Personal Representative When the Named Executor Refuses in Missouri Disclaimer: This is educational information, not legal advice. Consult a licensed Missouri attorney about your specific situation. Detailed Answer — Step‑by‑Step under Missouri law When a parent leaves a will that names a particular person to serve as the personal representative (commonly […]
Read article →Missouri — Can Medicaid Claim a Loved One's Home or Make You Sign the Deed?
Detailed Answer Short answer: Missouri’s Medicaid program can pursue recovery from a deceased Medicaid recipient’s estate in many cases, and that recovery can include a claim against real property (including a home). However, Medicaid generally cannot force you while your mother is alive and competent to sign over the deed. There are important protections, exceptions, […]
Read article →Missouri: Why an Inherited House May Be Outside Probate and Whether You Can Make Mortgage Payments
Understanding When an Inherited House Is Outside Probate and How to Protect It in Missouri Short answer: A house is not a probate asset if title passed outside probate (for example by joint ownership with right of survivorship, a beneficiary/transfer-on-death deed, or a living trust). Whether you may make mortgage payments to avoid foreclosure depends […]
Read article →Missouri: Can I Challenge a Sibling’s Use of Our Deceased Parent’s Bank Account for Mortgage Payments?
Can I challenge a sibling’s use of our deceased parent’s bank account for mortgage payments? Short answer: Yes — you can often challenge unauthorized use of a decedent’s account in Missouri, but the best route depends on how the account is titled, whether your sibling had legal authority (joint owner, co-signer, or named fiduciary), and […]
Read article →Missouri — Forcing Return of Sentimental Items During Probate
Detailed answer — how Missouri law lets an estate recover sentimental personal property Short answer: Yes — you can often force the return of sentimental items your sibling is holding during probate, but the proper route usually runs through the estate’s personal representative (executor/administrator) and the probate court. If the sibling refuses voluntary return, the […]
Read article →Missouri: Do administrators have to post a bond in intestate probate?
Can a probate bond be waived for an administrator in Missouri intestate probate? Detailed Answer — how Missouri handles bonds for administrators when there is no will Short answer: In Missouri the probate court normally requires a bond from the person appointed to administer an intestate estate, but the court can permit a waiver or […]
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