Attorney Daniel Everett Schnurbusch's Legal Cases

Probate

Small Estate Affidavit for Bank Accounts and Vehicle

Feb 02, 2024

OUTCOME: Client was able to collect all funds and retitle the vehicle without opening a full estate, saving significant time and cost. Matter was completed in a few weeks from engagement.

Helped the surviving spouse of a decedent who left modest assets but no will. Assets included a vehicle and multiple bank accounts with no beneficiaries listed. Determined that a full probate was not r ... equired and prepared a Missouri small estate affidavit, including notice and required documentation to the banks and DMV.

Probate

Independent Probate for Family Home

Jun 06, 2023

OUTCOME: Letters of independent administration were granted within a few weeks. The home was sold, debts and expenses were paid, and the remaining funds were distributed to the heirs without any contested hearings. Estate was fully closed within about 10 months.

Represented the adult daughter of a deceased Missouri resident who died without a will owning a home, vehicles, and several bank accounts. Located all heirs, prepared and filed the petition for indepen ... dent administration, and guided the client through inventory, claims, and sale of the home. Coordinated with the title company to ensure clean title for the buyer.

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Probate for Personal Injury Settlement Distribution

Apr 04, 2023

OUTCOME: Court approved the settlement and distribution plan. All required reports were filed on time, the beneficiaries received their funds, and the estate was closed without any contested issues.

Represented the family in opening a probate estate after the decedent’s personal injury claim was settled. Coordinated with the personal injury firm and court to ensure proper confirmation of the heirs ... and distribution of the settlement. Guided the personal representative through payment of final expenses and distribution of the net proceeds.

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Blended Family Probate With Disputed Heirs

Oct 10, 2022

OUTCOME: Achieved an agreed distribution of the estate without a contested trial. All heirs signed off on the settlement, the personal representative completed the required reports, and the court approved the final settlement and discharge.

Represented one of several adult children in a blended-family situation where the decedent died without a will. There were stepchildren, biological children, and a surviving spouse, all with questions ... about who was entitled to what. Advised on Missouri intestacy rules, opened an independent estate, and coordinated communication among the heirs to avoid litigation.

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Ancillary Probate for Out-of-State Decedent With Missouri Land

Aug 08, 2021

OUTCOME: Ancillary letters were granted, the Missouri property was transferred in accordance with the main estate plan, and the ancillary estate was closed without any disputes or hearings beyond the initial approval.

Assisted an out-of-state personal representative where the decedent lived outside Missouri but owned a parcel of Missouri real estate. Opened an ancillary estate in Missouri, coordinated with the home- ... state attorney, and handled all Missouri filings necessary to pass marketable title to the heirs.

Daniel Everett Schnurbusch's Legal Cases (5)

Small Estate Affidavit for Bank Accounts and Vehicle

Independent Probate for Family Home

Probate for Personal Injury Settlement Distribution

Blended Family Probate With Disputed Heirs

Ancillary Probate for Out-of-State Decedent With Missouri Land