Well, that’s kind of a mouthful. What happens if a Missouri resident dies with real estate that is subject to probate, but that is located in another state. In most cases it means that a second, “ancillary” administration must be opened in another state.  Depending on the state and a whole lot of other matters…

We are often asked for forms for Missouri Small Estate Affidavits.  Here is one from Clay County.  Different counties have slightly different versions so you should check with the County where you will need to file yours.  In our office we sometimes use the forms, and sometimes draft our own, depending on the facts at…

We are increasingly seeing a situation that generally follows this pattern: 1.  After Dad dies, Mom creates a beneficiary deed transferring her home to her children equally on her death.  Let’s say this happened in 2003. 2.  In September, 2009, Mom goes into the nursing home and immediately qualified for Medicaid coverage (technically “HealthNet” in…