FAQs for Missouri Probate
Probate laws vary state to state so it is important that you understand the laws in your state. There are key differences that make dealing with probate in Missouri unique.
1. Can Probate be avoided in Missouri?
In Missouri, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust for all of your assets. If there is no trust or other plans, the estate will enter the probate process in Missouri which can be a long process.
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2. How long does Probate Take in Missouri?
The probate process in Missouri can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic so now we are seeing more delays. Parker & Cole can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.
3. How can I speed up the probate process in Missouri?
Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts which are currently backlogged. However, Parker & Cole can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at Parker & Cole can guide you through the process making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.
4. Can I get a Probate Advance in Missouri?
Yes. Parker & Cole works in all fifty states and in all of Missouri ’s counties, including, but not limited to the following:
- Adair County, MO
- Andrew County, MO
- Atchison County, MO
- Audrain County, MO
- Barry County, MO
- Barton County, MO
- Bates County, MO
- Benton County, MO
- Bollinger County, MO
- Boone County, MO
- Buchanan County, MO
- Butler County, MO
- Caldwell County, MO
- Callaway County, MO
- Camden County, MO
- Cape Girardeau County, MO
- Carroll County, MO
- Carter County, MO
- Cass County, MO
- Cedar County, MO
- Chariton County, MO
- Christian County, MO
- Clark County, MO
- Clay County, MO
- Clinton County, MO
- Cole County, MO
- Cooper County, MO
- Crawford County, MO
- Dade County, MO
- Dallas County, MO
- Daviess County, MO
- DeKalb County, MO
- Dent County, MO
- Douglas County, MO
- Dunkin County, MO
- Franklin County, MO
- Gasconade County, MO
- Gentry County, MO
- Greene County, MO
- Grundy County, MO
- Harrison County, MO
- Henry County, MO
- Hickory County, MO
- Holt County, MO
- Howard County, MO
- Howell County, MO
- Iron County, MO
- Jackson County, MO
- Jasper County, MO
- Jefferson County, MO
- Johnson County, MO
- Knox County, MO
- Laciede County, MO
- Lafayette County, MO
- Lawrence County, MO
- Lewis County, MO
- Lincoln County, MO
- Linn County, MO
- Livingston County, MO
- Macon County, MO
- Madison County, MO
- Maries County, MO
- Marion County, MO
- McDonald County, MO
- Mercer County, MO
- Miller County, MO
- Mississippi County, MO
- Moniteau County, MO
- Monroe County, MO
- Montgomery County, MO
- Morgan County, MO
- New Madrid County, MO
- Newton County, MO
- Nodaway County, MO
- Oregon County, MO
- Osage County, MO
- Ozark County, MO
- Pemiscot County, MO
- Perry County, MO
- Pettis County, MO
- Phelps County, MO
- Pike County, MO
- Platte County, MO
- Polk County, MO
- Pulaski County, MO
- Putnam County, MO
- Ralls County, MO
- Randolph County, MO
- Ray County, MO
- Reynolds County, MO
- Ripley County, MO
- Saint Charles County, MO
- Saint Clair County, MO
- Saint Francois County, MO
- Saint Louis County, MO
- Saline County, MO
- Schuyler County, MO
- Scotland County, MO
- Scott County, MO
- Shannon County, MO
- Shelby County, MO
- Ste. Genevieve County, MO
- Stoddard County, MO
- Stone County, MO
- Sullivan County, MO
- Taney County, MO
- Texas County, MO
- Vernon County, MO
- Warren County, MO
- Washington County, MO
- Wayne County, MO
- Webster County, MO
- Worth County, MO
- Wright County, MO
5. Does Missouri have an estate tax?
No, Missouri does not have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:
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- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Washington (state)
6. Does Missouri have an inheritance tax?
No, Missouri does not have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax.
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- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
