Small Estate Administration
Small Estate Administration
Missouri offers a simplified alternative to full probate for smaller estates, allowing assets to be collected and distributed without the time and expense of a full administration. O’Gorman and Sandroni help families determine whether their loved one’s estate qualifies and prepare the necessary affidavit and supporting documents.
Who Qualifies for Small Estate Procedures
Missouri’s small estate affidavit process is available when the total value of the probate estate falls below the statutory threshold and certain waiting periods and notice requirements have been met. We evaluate whether an estate qualifies and identify any assets that may still require separate handling.
Preparing and Filing the Affidavit
The affidavit must accurately list assets, debts, and heirs, and be presented to the appropriate institutions or filed with the court depending on the asset type. We prepare these filings correctly the first time to avoid delays with banks, title companies, or other institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Missouri’s small estate threshold is set by statute and adjusts periodically; we confirm the current threshold and whether a particular estate qualifies when you contact us.
Missouri law requires a waiting period after death before an affidavit can be used, but once that period passes, small estate administration is typically much faster than a full probate proceeding.
Since 1985 Sean O’Gorman and Andrew Sandroni have been representing clients in all areas of the law. O’Gorman & Sandroni, P.C. was founded in 1989 on the principles of honesty, integrity, and the aggressive pursuit of our client’s goals.