Is it legal to take expensive items from an estate that is not in probate yet?

You are right, your cousin had no legal right to take any of his Uncles guns from his estate and must return them. You as an heir have a right to...

How do I become the executor of my late father's estate without a will?

As the only child Missouri intestacy statutes will give you bulk of your parent's estate. You will need to open probate and seek letters of...

It depends on how the suit is being brought. If it is a wrongful death suit then you as step-children (unless you were adopted) would not share. ...

Have you actually been served a lawsuit? Or are your brothers just threatening? If you have been served a lawsuit you should retain counsel right...

What expenses, in addition to the MO statutory fee amount, are considered allowable expenses to be reimbursed to a Pers Rep?

Expenses are allowed to be reimbursed. I have never seen mileage requested. It may be a legitimate expense. How much is it ?

Can I get 50% for executor fees?

I feel your pain, but Executor fees in Missouri are set by statute at approximately 3% of the probated estate. You may be able to make a...

My mother passed away last March and 2016 my brother and I are powers of attorney on her property. What are my legal rights

Power of Attorneys die with the person. When the principle dies the agent can no longer act. Are you sure you and your brother are not...

Usually there is an appraisal and each field is appraised and then divided equally with those receiving the more valuable ground making an "offset"...

Contesting a will

The husband may be exercising his martial rights to elect to take against the will. That is allowed in Missouri. I suggest you hire a probate...

Can I ask an att'y to look at a release prior to an trust estate distribution, as a beneficiary who gives up "certain rights" by

YES. And you are not required in Missouri to sign any release to receive your rightful share of a trust. If the trustee continues to insists on...