Section 11.6 Relationship of Ancillary and Domiciliary Administration

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6. (§11.6) Relationship of Ancillary and Domiciliary Administration

Administration of estates in various states should generally be considered as being conducted independently of each other. Section 473.668, RSMo 2000. The terms “domiciliary administration” and “ancillary administration” now have little meaning under most state probate codes. But the term “domiciliary administration” has historically described administration in the decedent’s resident state, whereas “ancillary administration” refers to administration in all other states. The Missouri Probate Code, Chapters 472–475, RSMo, was designed to eliminate previous restrictions on a domiciliary personal representative of a nonresident decedent acting as a personal representative in Missouri. These provisions, which are discussed in §§11.9–11.18...