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Missouri — Can Medicaid Claim a Loved One’s Home or Make You Sign the Deed?
Detailed Answer Short answer: Missouri’s Medicaid program can pursue recovery from a deceased Medicaid recipient’s estate in many cases, and…
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Missouri: Why an Inherited House May Be Outside Probate and Whether You Can Make Mortgage Payments
Understanding When an Inherited House Is Outside Probate and How to Protect It in Missouri Short answer: A house is…
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Missouri: Can I Challenge a Sibling’s Use of Our Deceased Parent’s Bank Account for Mortgage Payments?
Can I challenge a sibling’s use of our deceased parent’s bank account for mortgage payments? Short answer: Yes — you…
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Missouri — Forcing Return of Sentimental Items During Probate
Detailed answer — how Missouri law lets an estate recover sentimental personal property Short answer: Yes — you can often…
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Missouri: Do administrators have to post a bond in intestate probate?
Can a probate bond be waived for an administrator in Missouri intestate probate? Detailed Answer — how Missouri handles bonds…
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Enforcing or Disputing an Oral Agreement About Dividing Wrongful Death Proceeds in Missouri
Detailed Answer Short summary: In Missouri, wrongful death recovery is obtained under the wrongful death statute, but an oral agreement…
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How to Apply to Be Administrator of a Parent’s Estate in Missouri
Detailed Answer If your mother died without a will in Missouri, you can ask the probate court to appoint you…
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Missouri: Selling an Estate House Facing Foreclosure When a Co-Administrator Refuses to Sign
Can an estate sell a house in probate if a co-administrator refuses to sign? Short answer: Yes — but usually…
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Missouri — How to Get Court Approval to Release Estate Funds When Beneficiaries Disagree
How to get the court’s approval to release estate funds when there’s a dispute about splitting the money Short answer:…
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Filing a Father’s Will in Missouri When a Relative Refuses to Produce the Original — Missouri Probate Guide
Disclaimer: This article explains Missouri probate procedures and common options when an original will is being withheld. It is educational…