When a probate court issues special types of paperwork to manage a dead person's estate — like when there's a will but no executor, or when an estate needs a new manager — the court has to use standard official forms as a guide, adjusting the wording to fit each specific situation.
473.127. c.t.a. and d.b.n., form. — In all cases where , , during or absence, are issued by the judge or of the , the same shall be issued in conformity to the foregoing forms, as near as may be, taking care to make the necessary variations, additions or to suit each particular case.
(RSMo 1939 § 39, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 65, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 39; 1919 § 38; 1909 § 46
Effective 1-02-79
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Letters or copies, evidence
RSMo 473.130
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Persons and corporations disqualified as personal representative
RSMo 473.117
Administrator pending contest, appointed when
RSMo 473.137
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