If the people who are first in line to be in charge of a dead person's estate give up that right in writing, the court can then give that job to someone else they think is a good fit.
473.113. granted to others, when. — Letters may be granted at any time to any person suitable if the persons entitled to preference file their thereof, in writing, with the .
(RSMo 1939 § 9, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 61, A.L. 1980 S.B. 637)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 9; 1919 § 9; 1909 § 17
Effective 1-01-81
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Related Missouri laws
Persons entitled to letters
RSMo 473.110
Persons and corporations disqualified as personal representative
RSMo 473.117
Small estate appraised, when
RSMo 473.107
Form of letters testamentary
RSMo 473.120
Form of letters of administration
RSMo 473.123
Effect of acquittances by distributees of small estate
RSMo 473.100
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