2025 Nuts & bolts of probate

This program was originally presented at our 2025 MOSOLO Small Firm Conference, June 5-7, 2025

Whether you’re taking your first probate case or looking to expand your knowledge of the probate process, this session will walk you through the essential steps of probate administration in Missouri. Ideal for solo and small firm practitioners, this practical guide will help you build a solid foundation for handling probate matters with confidence.

We'll cover testate and intestate administration, supervised v. independent, determinations of heirship, small estate affidavits, and briefly touch on guardianship/conservatorship and probate litigation.

Speaker: Tiffannie M. Kennedy, The Probate Law Center, Kansas City

Opinions and positions stated by presenters of MoBarCLE programs are those of the presenters and not necessarily those of The Missouri Bar. This program is intended as information for lawyers in Missouri, in conjunction with other research they deem necessary, in the exercise of their independent judgment.