Probate Litigation Law in Missouri
This page covers probate litigation law as it applies in Missouri — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what probate litigation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern probate litigation in Missouri
Missouri state law
- Title XXXIX — Conduct of Public Business › Chapter 610 — Governmental Bodies and RecordsMO 610 § 610.021
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXXI — Trusts and Estates of Decedents and Persons Under Disability › Chapter 475 — Probate Code — GuardianshipMO 475 § 475.010
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title V — Military Affairs and Police › Chapter 43 — Highway Patrol, StateMO 43 § 43.150
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXII — Occupations and Professions › Chapter 335 — NursesMO 335 § 335.066
- Title XXII — Occupations and Professions › Chapter 337 — Psychologists — Professional Counselors — Social WorkersMO 337 § 337.550
- Title XXII — Occupations and Professions › Chapter 345 — Speech Pathologists and AudiologistsMO 345 § 345.085
Federal law
- Title 26 — Internal Revenue Code
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for probate litigation in Missouri.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.