Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Missouri

Is it possible to have the ownership of insurance policies that my deceased husband took out on our children transferred to me without the expense of going through the court.

it appears that letters os testamentary, letters of administration and small estate affidavits must be issued by the court. he had no estate or will.


Asked on 3/14/10, 5:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Herndon Richard J. Herndon, Attorney at Law

In all likelihood, no. You can't just transfer ownership of something owned by a decedent because you want to. However, there may be some sort of "short form" of probate that will work for you. You may email us at [email protected] for more info.

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Answered on 3/20/10, 7:38 am


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