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Losing a loved one is difficult enough without having to navigate probate alone. Our goal is to make the legal process as straightforward and stress-free as possible for every family we serve.

If you need help with probate or settling a loved one's estate in Missouri, we're here to answer your questions and guide you through the process.

📞 Contact Fritz Law LLC today to learn how we can help.

When a loved one passes away, the last thing most families want to worry about is navigating the probate process.

Working with a probate attorney can help you understand your responsibilities, avoid unnecessary delays, and make sure everything is handled correctly from the start.

If you're wondering whether probate is required, have questions about a will, or need help with an estate that includes real estate or other probate assets, we're here to help.

At Fritz Law LLC, we focus exclusively on probate matters and proudly assist families throughout the St. Louis area.

Visit our website to learn more or contact us today to discuss your probate matter.

When someone dies without a will in Missouri, state law determines who inherits their probate estate.

Generally:

• A surviving spouse with no children generally inherits the entire probate estate.
• If there is a surviving spouse and children from that marriage, the spouse receives the first $20,000 plus half of the remaining estate, while the children share the rest.
• If the deceased had children from another relationship, the spouse receives one-half of the estate, and the children divide the other half equally.
• If there is no surviving spouse, the children inherit the estate equally.
• If there is no surviving spouse or children, the estate typically passes to parents, siblings, or other qualifying relatives under Missouri law.

Because every family is different, the rules can be more complicated than many people expect.

If you're trying to determine who has the legal right to inherit, Fritz Law LLC can guide you through the Missouri probate process.

Visit our website to learn more or contact us to discuss your probate matter.