About Judgment and Decree Determining Heirship
To establish the legal heirs of a deceased person and vest their interests in property when no administration or probate has been commenced.
When you'd use it: When more than one year has passed since death, no will has been probated, no administration commenced, and the estate consists primarily of real property requiring heirship determination.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Judgment and Decree Determining Heirship is published as a PDF by the Missouri courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: courts.mo.gov
Link last checked: June 27, 2026
How to file Judgment and Decree Determining Heirship in Missouri
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Judgment and Decree Determining Heirship when when more than one year has passed since death, no will has been probated, no administration commenced, and the estate consists primarily of real property requiring heirship determination. Double-check it's 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.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Judgment and Decree Determining Heirship 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.
- 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.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Judgment and Decree Determining Heirship 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).