How can the executor of a will open an estate account without going through the court?

It is correct that you will need an attorney in Jackson County. The process is called an affidavit to establish title (small estate affidavit). ...

You can simplify that to mean "possess and keep". If your name is not on the deed, you'll need to go through probate administration. You should...

Why do I have to hire an attorney to file a small estate affidavit?

Jackson County has required an attorney for small estate affidavits and most other filings for the better part of 2 years now as the number of...

My step father passed away and his biological son's don't want to file probate, I also paid for the funeral

If there is no will listing you as a beneficiary, you can't have them disclaim their respective interests in the property to you through probate. ...

When my husband died I found out I wasn't on the dead of the house, what can I do to get the house in my name?

You can obtain an order from a probate court assigning the interest in the house to you and/or your husband's other heirs, depending on a few...

While I don't believe that you are legally required to hire an attorney, I strongly recommend that you do. I also know that the probate court in...

I would like To establish a trust fund for my 2 children? How to?

Consult an estate planning attorney in the area to establish the trust.

You'll need to file what is known as a spousal refusal of letters. It is a relatively quick proceeding and will allow you to collect the check...

You will most likely need to file a small estate affidavit (affidavit to establish title) if the estate is worth less than $40,000.00. While there...

In Missouri, how can I cash a small check payable to my Aunt, who died 7 years ago?

If the check is made payable to your aunt's estate, you will need an order from the court to cash it. Call a probate attorney and get a...