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Copies of probate records can be obtained by contacting the probate judge in each county, or the Circut Court.

The decedent's property is held and managed by the personal representative dur- ing the administration of the estate. The personal representative makes distribution of the estate when the probate court approves the transactions made to pay claims and expenses and the proposed distribution schedule.

Is An Attorney Necessary in Probate? Yes, when a regular decedent's probate is undertaken. An attorney is required to represent the personal representative in both supervised and independent ad- ministrations in Missouri. A lawyer can assure that all deadlines are met and avoid mistakes and delays.

Probate About. value is. All estates with a total value of $40,000.00 or more, must be handled by an attorney. Property that is jointly held, TOD, transferred on death, POD, payable on death, has living beneficiaries or is listed under a trust, may not have to go through Probate.

In Missouri, if a decedent's estate is small enough, the law allows you to skip probate altogether and use a simplified process. Otherwise, you'll need to go through a formal probate process in court, either "independent" or "supervised" depending on the circumstances.

Attorneys must e-file all documents and the Court must receive the original documents and signatures from Pro Se persons, along with the required filing fee, the appropriate "Probate Court Party Information Sheet", and a death certificate if filing a deceased estate or a birth certificate if filing a minor estate.