If someone is owed money or something else from a dead person's estate, they can prove their claim by getting a court judgment. They then file a copy of that judgment with the probate court. The claim counts as filed on the day that copy is handed in to the probate court.
473.370. of by — judgment filed, when. — 1. A person having a claim against an may establish the same by the of some , in the ordinary course of , upon a copy of the judgment or decree in the .
2. Except where notice of or of institution of an is filed as required by section 473.363 or 473.367, any judgment or decree is deemed filed within the meaning of section 473.360 as of the time a copy of the judgment or decree is filed in the probate division as required by this section.
(RSMo 1939 § 188, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 142, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634, A.L. 1980 S.B. 637)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 189; 1919 § 188; 1909 § 197
Effective 1-01-81
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Related Missouri laws
Actions commenced after decedent's death deemed filed, when
RSMo 473.367
Suits pending at decedent's death deemed duly filed, when
RSMo 473.363
Limitations on filing of claims
RSMo 473.360
Claims, form and verification
RSMo 473.380
Claims not due, proceedings
RSMo 473.383
Secured claims
RSMo 473.387
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