If a guardian or conservator from another state takes certain actions in Missouri — like filing paperwork, collecting money, or picking up personal property on behalf of someone they care for — Missouri courts gain the power to handle legal matters related to that. The court's power over money or property collection is limited to just what was collected.
475.337. by act of or . — A foreign guardian, , or conservator submits personally to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state in any relating to the by of his appointment as provided in section 475.336, receiving payment of money or taking of under section 475.335, or doing any act as a or conservator in this state which would have given the state jurisdiction over him as an individual. Jurisdiction for receiving payment of money or taking delivery of personal property under section 475.335 is limited to the money or value of personal property collected.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1983 S.B. 44 & 45)
Related Missouri laws
Effect of filing letters of foreign guardian or curator
RSMo 475.336
Service on foreign guardian or conservator
RSMo 475.338
Payment and delivery to foreign guardian or conservator
RSMo 475.335
Nonresident domiciliary guardian or conservator
RSMo 475.339
Mortgage or sale of real estate of ward by nonresident conservator
RSMo 475.340
Voidable transactions, exceptions
RSMo 475.341
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