Finding Lost Will Missouri

Summary

To find a lost will in Missouri, request probate records from Laclede County court, contact the attorney who prepared the will, and check with banks. For life insurance, contact the Missouri Department of Insurance. If your sister is the sole beneficiary, she is legally entitled to the payout. Verbal wishes are generally not enforceable. If your mother specified asset division in her living will, witness testimony can be crucial. If the trailer is in your sisters name, its her property unless otherwise stated in a will. Consider legal advice to explore options.

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In Missouri, to find a lost will:
- Request probate records from Laclede County court. They may have a copy.
- Contact the attorney who prepared the will.
- Check with banks or other financial institutions.
For life insurance, contact the Missouri Department of Insurance. They can assist in locating lost policies.
If my sister is the only one on the life insurance but I know my mom said to divide the money between the * of us can I do anything
In Missouri:
- If the life insurance policy names your sister as the sole beneficiary, she is legally entitled to the payout.
- Verbal wishes are generally not enforceable.
- You can consult a lawyer to explore possible legal recourse.
I know in her living will she told everything that was supposed to happen but my sister said that she can't find will and she was poa over my mom nobody will give me information
Did your mother specify the division of assets in her living will, and if so, was this documented in writing or witnessed? This can be significant in Missouri.
Yes but I don't remember who the man was that went to her home
In Missouri, a witness's testimony can be crucial. Try to remember details about the man or circumstances of his visit. This could be beneficial if you decide to challenge the distribution of assets.
I know she was telling him about after her passing the funeral home was picking her up and taking her straight to the burner and that everything was to be sold and money split between the * of us and same for her trailer but it's in my sister's name and she said she is not sa
Did your mother have a written agreement with the funeral home or a written will stating her wishes about the trailer? Answer: Not that I know of.
Yes but not with funeral home unless they are not telling me because my sister said not to
In Missouri:
- If your mother had a written agreement with the funeral home, request a copy.
- If the trailer is in your sister's name, it's her property unless otherwise stated in a will.
- Consider legal advice to explore options.