If a person dies and no one knows who their heirs are, the person in charge of the estate must sell all the property — both land and belongings — six months after they were put in charge. A court can change this if needed.
473.463. No known , property to be sold. — When there are no known heirs or , the shall sell all the of the as to which he died six months after is granted, unless the court otherwise orders.
(RSMo 1939 § 115, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 170, A.L. 1980 S.B. 637)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 116; 1919 § 115; 1909 § 125
Effective 1-01-81
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Purposes for which property may be sold, mortgaged, leased or exchanged
RSMo 473.460
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RSMo 473.467
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RSMo 473.457
Heirs may give bond and prevent sale
RSMo 473.470
Terms of sale
RSMo 473.473
Executor or administrator not to purchase, exception
RSMo 473.477
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