A Missouri Notice of Filing of Final Settlement and Petition For Distribution is a legal document filed with the court to close out a probate estate when all debts and taxes have been paid and all assets have been distributed. It is used to show that all assets have been distributed in accordance with the will or state law. The Notice also includes a petition for the court to approve the distribution and to discharge any personal representative from any further duties. There are two types of Missouri Notice of Filing of Final Settlement and Petition For Distribution: (1) Notice of Filing of Final Settlement for Intestate Estates; and (2) Notice of Filing of Final Settlement for Testate Estates. The Notice of Filing of Final Settlement for Intestate Estates is filed when a person dies without a will and their estate must be distributed according to state law. The Notice of Filing of Final Settlement for Testate Estates is filed when a person dies with a will and their estate must be distributed according to the terms of the will.