About Statement of Account
The personal representative provides a sworn statement of account detailing all claims paid, expenses, and taxes satisfied in the estate, and proposes a final distribution schedule for the closing of an independent estate under Missouri law.
When you'd use it: Filed by an independent personal representative in an independent estate closing procedure (pursuant to Section 473.840, RSMo) after all claims and expenses have been satisfied and more than six months have elapsed since first publication of notice.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Statement of Account 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 Statement of Account in Missouri
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Statement of Account when filed by an independent personal representative in an independent estate closing procedure (pursuant to Section 473.840, RSMo) after all claims and expenses have been satisfied and more than six months have elapsed since first publication of notice. 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 Statement of Account 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 Statement of Account 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).