Guides for Missouri
- The will must be filed within one year of death.
- Estates under $40,000 (less liens) can use a small estate affidavit.
- The simplified process is called "refusal of letters," available when the estate is too small for formal administration.
- Probate & Estates
How Probate Works in Missouri
A complete guide to probate in Missouri: Circuit Court process, the $40,000 small estate threshold, the one-year filing deadline, and intestate succession rules.
- Funeral Costs
How Much Does a Funeral Cost in Missouri?
Average funeral and cremation costs in Missouri, state regulations including right of sepulcher, and ways to reduce expenses.
- Death Certificates
How to Get Death Certificates in Missouri
How to order certified death certificates in Missouri: costs ($14 first copy, $11 additional), processing times, ordering from the Bureau of Vital Records or county health departments, and eligibility requirements.
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