The figures on this page are general estimates. Laws, fees, thresholds, and prices differ by state and change often, and your own situation may change the result. Before you act, confirm the current numbers and rules for Missouri with a licensed professional — an attorney, tax advisor, or licensed agent as appropriate. Reading this page does not create a professional relationship.
When the clock starts in Missouri
The single fact that governs every other date on this page: in Missouri the creditor-claim period runs from the date of the first published notice of letters.
This is not the same in every state. Some states run the period from the date of death, others from the date letters are issued to the personal representative, others from first publication of the notice to creditors. A deadline calculated from the wrong event is simply wrong, and a missed claim deadline is not curable.
Missouri deadlines at a glance
| Deadline | Missouri | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory | Not retrieved for this entry. | — |
| Creditor claim period | Six months after the date of the first published notice of letters testamentary or of administration. Where notice was actually mailed to or served on a creditor, that creditor has two months after the date of mailing or service, whichever occurs later. | Mo. Rev. Stat. §473.360(1) |
| Outer claim bar | Section 473.360 is itself framed as a limitation barring claims not filed within the stated periods. No separate outer limit was retrieved for this entry. | Mo. Rev. Stat. §473.360 |
The creditor-claim period, as written
Except as provided in section 473.370, all claims against the estate of a deceased person… which are not filed in the probate division of the circuit court within six months after the date of the first published notice of letters testamentary or of administration or, if notice was actually mailed to, or served upon, such creditor, within two months after the date such notice was mailed, or served, whichever later occurs… [are barred].
— Mo. Rev. Stat. §473.360(1)
What this page does not state
Where a figure is not recorded above, it is because it was not found in the statute cited — not because no deadline exists. Court rules, local rules, and standing orders set additional dates that are not part of the statutory text, and those are not reproduced here. Confirm every date against the Missouri court handling the estate.
Sources
- Statutes: Mo. Rev. Stat. §473.360(1); Mo. Rev. Stat. §473.360
- Authority: Missouri Revisor of Statutes (revisor.mo.gov)
- Source URL: https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=473.360
- Verified: 2026-08-15
Related Missouri guides
- How Long Does Probate Take in Missouri? — the overall timeline these deadlines sit inside.
- How much does probate cost in Missouri? — the cost side.
- How Much Does an Executor Get Paid in Missouri? — compensation for the work.
- Missouri Probate Fee Sheet — printable one-page reference.
- Executor Duties: The Complete Checklist — what the role involves.
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This page reproduces Missouri statutory deadlines as published at the time of verification. It is not legal advice. Statutes are amended, court rules impose additional dates, and application depends on the specific estate. Confirm every date with the Missouri court or a licensed Missouri attorney.