Application for Letters Testamentary / Application for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed (Form 10070)

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How to file Application for Letters Testamentary / Application for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed (Form 10070) in Missouri

1. Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formDouble-check that Application for Letters Testamentary / Application for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed (Form 10070) is the right form for your situation. Missouri probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
2. Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Application for Letters Testamentary / Application for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed (Form 10070) carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
3. Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
4. Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Application for Letters Testamentary / Application for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed (Form 10070) to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Missouri county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).