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1. Devin A. Sauer Saint Louis, MO
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  Saint Louis University School of Law, J.D. 1995
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Anne Sallee Mason

Estate Administration, Gift Taxation, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships

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1949 East Sunshine St. Ste 1-130, Springfield, MO 65804

J. Richard Owensby

Corporate, Trusts, Wills

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1949 East Sunshine St. Ste 1-130, Springfield, MO 65804

Warren S. Stafford

Business Organization, Products Liability, Eminent Domain, Wills & Probate

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Ridgeview Business Center, 3315 East Ridgeview Street, Springfield, MO 65804

Leland C. Bussell

Estate Planning, Wills & Probate

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1949 East Sunshine St. Ste 1-130, Springfield, MO 65804

Kari M. Walden

Litigation, International Tax, Wills & Probate, Business

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301 W. Pacific Street, Branson, MO 65616

Stephen Barney Naioti

Traffic, Wills & Probate, Workers' Compensation, Car Accident

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601 West Pacific Street, Branson, MO 65616

Jacqueline Paige Oster

Divorce & Family Law, Bankruptcy, Wills & Probate, Power of Attorney

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1240 E. Independence, Springfield, MO 65804

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LEGAL TERMS

SURROGATE COURT

See probate court.

DISCHARGE (OF PROBATE ADMINISTRATOR)

A court order releasing the administrator or executor from any further duties connected with the probate of an estate. This typically occurs when the duties hav... (more...)

A court order releasing the administrator or executor from any further duties connected with the probate of an estate. This typically occurs when the duties have been completed but may happen sooner if the executor or administrator wishes to withdraw or is dismissed.

INTESTATE

The condition of dying without a valid will. The probate court appoints an administrator to distribute the deceased person's property according to state law.

ESTATE TAXES

Taxes imposed by the state or federal government on property as it passes from the dead to the living. All property you own, whatever the form of ownership, and... (more...)

Taxes imposed by the state or federal government on property as it passes from the dead to the living. All property you own, whatever the form of ownership, and whether or not it goes through probate after your death, is subject to federal estate tax. Currently, however, federal estate tax is due only if your property is worth at least $2 million when you die. The estate tax is scheduled to be repealed for one year, in 2010, but Congress will probably make the repeal (or a very high exempt amount) permanent. Any property left to a surviving spouse (if he or she is a U.S. citizen) or a tax-exempt charity is exempt from federal estate taxes. Many states now also impose their own estate taxes or inheritance taxes.

SELF-PROVING WILL

A will that is created in a way that allows a probate court to easily accept it as the true will of the person who has died. In most states, a will is self-prov... (more...)

A will that is created in a way that allows a probate court to easily accept it as the true will of the person who has died. In most states, a will is self-proving when two witnesses sign under penalty of perjury that they observed the willmaker sign it and that he told them it was his will. If no one contests the validity of the will, the probate court will accept the will without hearing the testimony of the witnesses or other evidence. To make a self-proving will in other states, the willmaker and one or more witnesses must sign an affidavit (sworn statement) before a notary public certifying that the will is genuine and that all willmaking formalities have been observed.

ENTITY

An organization, institution or being that has its own existence for legal or tax purposes. An entity is often an organization with an existence separate from i... (more...)

An organization, institution or being that has its own existence for legal or tax purposes. An entity is often an organization with an existence separate from its individual members--for example, a corporation, partnership, trust, estate or government agency. The entity is treated like a person; it can function legally, be sued, and make decisions through agents.

NET ESTATE

The value of all property owned at death less liabilities or debts.

PROBATE

The court process following a person's death that includes proving the authenticity of the deceased person's will appointing someone to handle the deceased pers... (more...)

The court process following a person's death that includes proving the authenticity of the deceased person's will appointing someone to handle the deceased person's affairs identifying and inventorying the deceased person's property paying debts and taxes identifying heirs, and distributing the deceased person's property according to the will or, if there is no will, according to state law. Formal court-supervised probate is a costly, time-consuming process -- a windfall for lawyers -- which is best avoided if possible.

PROVING A WILL

Convincing a probate court that a document is truly the deceased person's will. Usually this is a simple formality that the executor or administrator easily sat... (more...)

Convincing a probate court that a document is truly the deceased person's will. Usually this is a simple formality that the executor or administrator easily satisfies by showing that the will was signed and dated by the deceased person in front of two or more witnesses. When the will is holographic -- that is, completely handwritten by the deceased and not witnessed, it is still valid in many states if the executor can produce relatives and friends to testify that the handwriting is that of the deceased.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Kleim v. Sansone

... Louis, for respondent. MICHAEL A. WOLFF, Judge. Issue. Does filing a will contest petition in the probate division before the will is admitted to probate constitute a filing in a court that lacks jurisdiction or a premature filing warranting dismissal? Facts and Background. ...

Lynch v. Lynch

... His will was admitted to probate and was not challenged. ... Plaintiffs had a choice to either file a constructive trust cause of action in the circuit court or to file a discovery of assets suit in the probate division under section 473.340, RSMo 2000. ...

Holtcamp v. State

... Holtcamp argues that the probate division is without jurisdiction to commit him under the sexually violent predator law because he is not currently incarcerated for a sexually violent offense. The probate division has jurisdiction. ...

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Anne Sallee Mason

J. Richard Owensby

Warren S. Stafford

Leland C. Bussell

Kari M. Walden

Stephen Barney Naioti

Jacqueline Paige Oster

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LEGAL TERMS

SURROGATE COURT

DISCHARGE (OF PROBATE ADMINISTRATOR)

INTESTATE

ESTATE TAXES

SELF-PROVING WILL

ENTITY

NET ESTATE

PROBATE

PROVING A WILL

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Kleim v. Sansone

Lynch v. Lynch

Holtcamp v. State

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