If a will has the right signatures and a certificate showing it was made correctly, the court accepts it as valid right away — no extra proof needed. If someone wants to challenge that will, they follow the steps in a separate law (section 473.083).
473.065. of , when — procedure for . — 1. A will which appears to have the required signatures and a as provided in section 474.337, showing that the requirements of under section 474.320 have been met, shall be without further .
2. Procedure for the contest of a will probated under 1 shall be as provided in section 473.083.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1980 S.B. 637) Effective 1-01-81
Related Missouri laws
Testimony to be recorded
RSMo 473.063
Proof of nuncupative wills
RSMo 473.067
Testimony before officer, effect
RSMo 473.060
Heirs, time limits to establish interest in estate
RSMo 473.070
Commission for testimony of nonattendant witness
RSMo 473.057
Proof required for probate and grant of administration
RSMo 473.073
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