What is the deadline to object to the final settlement?

You must file a written objection within 20 days after the settlement is filed on June 1, 2026 (or as continued by the court).

Who should I contact about this estate?

Contact attorney Thomas K. Riley at 573-642-7661 or the Callaway County Probate Court for details.

What happens if I file an objection?

The court will consider your written objection and may hold a hearing to resolve disputes before approving distribution.

Probate — 13 E 5th St, Fulton, MO (24CW-PR00144)

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A final settlement and petition for distribution in the estate of Shawna Diekmann will be filed June 1, 2026 in Callaway County Probate Court. Interested persons have 20 days after filing to object in writing or their objections may be barred.

Key Takeaways

Final settlement filed June 1, 2026 (or continued by court)
Written objections due within 20 days after filing
Proceeding determines successors and property distribution
Attorney contact: Thomas K. Riley, 573-642-7661

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June 21, 2026

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What to do next

1
Review the filed settlement
Check the Probate Division records after June 1, 2026 to read the Final Settlement and Petition for Distribution.
2
File a written objection if needed
Submit a written objection within 20 days after the filing date to the Callaway County Probate Court; include your reasons and contact information.
3
Contact the estate attorney
Call Thomas K. Riley at 573-642-7661 for questions about the settlement or your interest in the estate.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to object to the final settlement?: You must file a written objection within 20 days after the settlement is filed on June 1, 2026 (or as continued by the court).
Who should I contact about this estate?: Contact attorney Thomas K. Riley at 573-642-7661 or the Callaway County Probate Court for details.
What happens if I file an objection?: The court will consider your written objection and may hold a hearing to resolve disputes before approving distribution.

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Legal terms in this notice

Final Settlement: A complete accounting and proposal for distributing the estate's assets to successors or beneficiaries.
Petition for Distribution: A request asking the court to approve which people receive estate property and in what shares.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF 
CALLAWAY COUNTY MISSOURI
PROBATE DIVISION
In the Estate of SHAWNA DIEKMANN 
Estate No.: 24CW-PR00144
NOTICE OF FILING OF 
FINAL SETTLEMENT AND 
PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION
(Section 473.587 RSMo.)
TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED ESTATE:
Notice is hereby given that a Final Settlement and Petition for Determination of the persons who are the successors in interest to the personal and real property of the decedent and of the extent and character of their interests therein and for distribution of such property, will be filed in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Callaway County, Missouri, by the undersigned on June 1, 2026, or as continued by the Court, and that any objections or exceptions to such settlement or petition, or any item thereof, must be in writing and filed within twenty (20) days after the filing of such settlement.
Attorney: 
THOMAS K RILEY 
13 E 5TH ST 
FULTON, MO 65251 
573/642-7661
Personal Representative:

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