If a will was accepted by a probate court a long time ago and was never rejected, and it has been on the court's records for at least ten years, that will is treated as fully valid and legal — even if the court's records do not show it was officially approved at a proper court session.
474.530. Wills heretofore , effect — evidence. — All wills heretofore proved and , not afterward rejected by the court, the records of the court not showing approval of such acceptance and during a regular session by the court, and which have been of said court for ten years, have the same force and effect and shall be received as evidence in all the courts of this state, as though properly approved and at a regular session of the court.
(RSMo 1939 § 530, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 282, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634)
Prior revision: 1929 § 529
Effective 1-02-79
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