About Petition to Dispense with Administration and for Order of Distribution
A conservator petitions the court for an order distributing a deceased protectee's estate to heirs without formal probate administration.
When you'd use it: When a conservator of an incapacitated, disabled, or minor person's estate seeks to distribute remaining assets to heirs after the protectee's death, provided no administration has been commenced and debts are minimal or paid.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Petition to Dispense with Administration and for Order of Distribution 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: stlcitycircuitcourt.com
Link last checked: June 27, 2026
How to file Petition to Dispense with Administration and for Order of Distribution in Missouri
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Petition to Dispense with Administration and for Order of Distribution when when a conservator of an incapacitated, disabled, or minor person's estate seeks to distribute remaining assets to heirs after the protectee's death, provided no administration has been commenced and debts are minimal or paid. 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 Petition to Dispense with Administration and for Order of Distribution 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 Petition to Dispense with Administration and for Order of Distribution 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).