If someone owes money or holds property belonging to a minor or disabled person, they can pay or hand over that property to a court-appointed guardian or manager from another state. To do this, that out-of-state guardian must show proof of their appointment and a sworn statement saying no one in Missouri is trying to become that person's guardian, and that they have the right to receive the money or property.
475.335. Payment and to or . — Any person indebted to a or or having of property or of an evidencing a debt, stock, or belonging to a minor or disabled person may pay such debt or such property or instrument to a conservator, , , of the or other like appointed by a court of the state of residence of the person, upon being presented with of his appointment and an made by him or on his behalf stating:
(1) That no for appointment of a conservator or relating to the person is pending in this state; and
(2) That the foreign guardian, conservator, committee or curator is entitled to payment or to receive delivery.
(RSMo 1939 § 416, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 348, A.L. 1983 S.B. 44 & 45)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 416; 1919 § 412; 1909 § 442
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