When someone dies, the person in charge of handling their estate (called an executor or administrator) takes over any lawsuits that were already started by or against the deceased person — as long as those lawsuits can legally continue after death.
473.273. Actions instituted by or against , duties. — and shall and defend all actions by or against the decedent during his lifetime which are by or against the or .
(RSMo 1939 § 97, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 109)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 97; 1919 § 96; 1909 § 104
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Related Missouri laws
Collection of debts, prosecution and defense of suits
RSMo 473.270
Compromise of debts due estate
RSMo 473.277
Assets for payment of claims
RSMo 473.267
Purchase at foreclosure of mortgage held by estate
RSMo 473.280
Title to real estate, how taken on such purchase
RSMo 473.283
Possession of assets
RSMo 473.263
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