Missouri Probate Requirements
Missouri probate requirements: small estate threshold $40,000, creditor notice 6 months from first publication, Probate Court. Updated guidance for executors.
Key probate facts for Missouri
| Small estate threshold | $40,000 |
|---|---|
| Will filing deadline | 1 year after death |
| Probate petition deadline | No specific deadline |
| Creditor notice period | 6 months from first publication |
| Inventory deadline | 30 days after appointment |
| Executor residency | No residency requirement |
| Bond required | Yes, unless waived |
| Executor compensation | 5% on first $5,000, 4% on next $20,000, declining thereafter |
| Estate / inheritance tax | No |
| Community property | No |
| Homestead protection | Up to $15,000 |
| Vehicle transfer | Affidavit for estates under $40,000 |
| Probate court | Probate Court |
Sources
- Missouri Courts — Probate
- Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 472 (Probate Code)
- IRS — Estate & Gift Tax
- Social Security Administration — Survivors Benefits
- USA.gov — What to Do After Someone Dies
- American Bar Association — Real Property, Trust & Estate Law
This summary is for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Probate procedures change; verify with the Probate Court or a licensed Missouri attorney.