Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Missouri

Probate discovery of assets

What is an adversary proceeding in a discovery of assets suit in probate court mean? I am included in one and not even sure what it means.


Asked on 3/07/07, 12:09 am

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

Re: Probate discovery of assets

A discovery proceeding is an action wherein the executor (personal representative) of an estate seeks to recover property for the estate from someone whom the executor believes obtained property unlawfully.

If you hold property previously owned by the deceased person, the discovery proceeding is meant to recover that property or its value from you.

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Answered on 3/07/07, 9:05 am


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