Section 7.12 Must Be in Writing

• Library: Estate Administration 2014 Supp

1. (§7.12) Must Be in Writing

If creating a claim form, adhere to the requirements set forth in §7.11 above. Most courts have a printed form available either in hard copy or on the court website that meets the general requirements for a claim. See §7.83, infra.

“The legislature intended to absolve probate claimants from following the ‘technical formalities and rules’ generally required in pleadings.” Jones v. Estate of McReynolds, 762 S.W.2d 854, 855 (Mo. App. E.D. 1989)...