When someone brings a will to the court to be approved, the judge or clerk can look at the proof right away and give a written certificate saying the will was accepted. If the will is not accepted, they give a certificate saying it was rejected.
473.047. or rejection. — When any is exhibited to be proven the judge or may immediately receive the and a certificate of probate, or, if the will is rejected, grant a .
(RSMo 1939 § 532, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 41)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 531; 1919 § 519; 1909 § 549
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