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Can You Self-File Probate in St. Louis County, Missouri?

Find out if you can handle probate yourself, see estimated cost savings vs. hiring an attorney, and get a step-by-step filing checklist.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Self-filing in St. Louis County works best for straightforward estates with a clear will and few beneficiaries.

File at the Circuit Court - Probate Division, 105 South Central Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105. Phone: 314-615-8029. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm.

St. Louis County offers e-filing for probate matters. Missouri Electronic Filing System available for circuit court probate cases.

St. Louis County doesn't have a dedicated probate self-help center, so self-filers should confirm local procedures with the court clerk.

Yes, you can file probate without a lawyer in Missouri, though the process may require more effort depending on estate complexity.RSMo § 473.050 (will presentment), § 473.090 (refusal of letters), § 473.097 (small estate), § 473.153 (fees; § 473.153(1) base = personal property administered + court-ordered real property sale proceeds), § 473.157 (bond), § 473.160 (bond waiver), § 473.233 (inventory deadline), § 473.360 (creditor claims), § 473.780 (independent administration), § 483.530 (probate division court costs), § 488.012 (uniform court cost surcharges)Verified May 14, 2026 Many Missouri courts offer self-help resources and standardized forms.

Court filing fees in Missouri vary by county.RSMo § 473.050 (will presentment), § 473.090 (refusal of letters), § 473.097 (small estate), § 473.153 (fees; § 473.153(1) base = personal property administered + court-ordered real property sale proceeds), § 473.157 (bond), § 473.160 (bond waiver), § 473.233 (inventory deadline), § 473.360 (creditor claims), § 473.780 (independent administration), § 483.530 (probate division court costs), § 488.012 (uniform court cost surcharges)Verified May 14, 2026 Self-filing costs typically include the court petition fee, publication costs, and bond premiums. The filing fee is a fraction of total probate costs. See a full breakdown with the Missouri probate calculator.

Can You Self-File Probate in St. Louis County, Missouri?

Self-filing probate in St. Louis County means working directly with the Circuit Court - Probate Division. This tool evaluates whether self-filing is feasible for your estate.

Probate filings for St. Louis County go through the Circuit Court - Probate Division at 105 South Central Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105. Phone: 314-615-8029.

St. Louis County offers e-filing for probate proceedings. Missouri Electronic Filing System available for circuit court probate cases.

St. Louis County doesn't have a dedicated probate self-help center, so confirm forms, copies, and appointment requirements with the court clerk.

For smaller estates under $40,000, Missouri offers Small Estate Affidavit that can avoid formal probate entirely.

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