Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Missouri

Decedant (Resident of Missouri) died 9/19/09. Everything was in Joint name with her son except for her Stock account. They are now asking for Letters of Testamentary. Nothing was filed with court to be named representative of her estate since it was all in Joint name. What form can substitute for these requested Letters?


Asked on 2/08/12, 8:18 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph Burcke Joseph R. Burcke, Attorney at Law

Upon the elapse of one year from date of death, there are two procedures available in order to re-title a decedent's assets. If the total asset value is less than $ 40,000, a small estate proceeding is available. If the total value exceeds $ 40,000, a determination of heirship proceeding is the proper choice.

I will be happy to help accomplish the appropriate procedure.

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Answered on 2/08/12, 10:01 am


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