Probate in St. Francois County

Probate Court Record

St. Francois County Circuit Court - Probate Division

St. Francois County · 24th Judicial Circuit

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Office

1 North Washington Street, Courthouse Building Suite 102, Farmington, MO 63640

Self-represented filing

Allowed

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Medicaid Planning Firms Serving St. Francois County

Springfield firm serving Greene County and southwest Missouri, handling probate in county courts throughout the state. Runs estate administrations, small estates, refusals of letters, heirship determinations and affidavits, guardianship and conservatorship estates, and ancillary probate. Its elder law practice covers Medicaid (MO HealthNet) planning and special needs trusts.

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Jefferson City practice of attorney Todd Miller, who serves clients across Missouri and has handled probate and estate disputes in more than 30 counties. Guides personal representatives through petitions, creditor payments, distributions, and court deadlines, and represents heirs in will contests and beneficiary disputes. Also handles Medicaid planning, guardianships, and conservatorships.

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