Legal Insights for Real Estate & Estate Planning

Key Takeaways Missouri law allows a will to name two or more co-executors. Co-executors share equal authority and must generally act together in estate decisions. Co-executors must satisfy court bonding requirements before acting under RSMo § 473.173. Executors must file an estate inventory within 30 days under RSMo § 473.233. Probate courts may resolve...

Taking the time to review, renew and refresh your estate plan yearly – or after major life events – with a St. Louis estate planning attorney is the only reliable way to ensure that your needs and wishes will be met in the event of your death or incapacitation. Use this checklist to make sure your...

Key Takeaways A will becomes public once filed with a Missouri probate court. A will stays private during life and until filed with the probate court. After filing, anyone can view the will or request a court copy. Missouri law requires the will holder to file it with the circuit court. Trusts bypass probate...