A will does not count as proof of ownership or the right to take property until a court officially approves it through a process called probate. Before that court approval, the will has no legal power.
473.087. not effective until . — No will is for the purpose of proving to, or the right to the of, any , by the will, until it has been .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1955 p. 385 § 53)
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