Letters Testamentary granted for Melba J. Moore's estate administration.
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November 7, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Saint Louis
- Case #
- 26SL-PR01117
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What to do next
- 1
File a Claim
If you are a creditor, file your claim by November 7, 2026.
- 2
Contact the Personal Representative
Reach out to Karen Sue Werner at the provided address for any inquiries.
- 3
Review Estate Records
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a Letters Testamentary?
- Letters Testamentary authorize a personal representative to administer a deceased person's estate.
- How long do I have to file a claim?
- Creditors have six months from the first publication date to file claims in court.
- Who is the personal representative?
- Karen Sue Werner is appointed as the personal representative for Melba J. Moore's estate.
- What happens if I miss the claim deadline?
- Claims filed after the deadline may be barred, so it's crucial to file on time.
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Full Notice Text
In the Estate of MELBA J. MOORE, Deceased. IN THE 21ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURIJudge or Division: PROBATE Case Number: 26SL-PR01117 In the Estate of MELBA J. MOORE, Deceased.Notice of Letters Testamentary Granted (Independent Administration)To All Persons Interested in the Estate of MELBA J. MOORE, Decedent: On 05-04-2026, the last will of Decedent having been admitted to probate, the following individual(s) was(were) appointed the personal representative(s) of the estate of MELBA J. MOORE, decedent, by the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of ST. LOUIS COUNTY Missouri. The personal representative(s) may administer the estate independently without adjudication, order, or direction of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court, unless a petition for supervised administration is made to and granted by the court. The name(s), business address(es) and phone number(s) of the personal representative(s) is(are): KAREN SUE WERNER, 2719 WINDFORD CT , SAINT LOUIS, MO 63129 The personal representative's(s') attorney's(s') name(s), business address(es) and phone number(s) is(are): THOMAS J. PIATCHEK,12300 OLD TESSON ROAD, SUITE 100-B, ST. LOUIS, MO 63128, 314-842-9800. All creditors of said decedent are notified to file claims in court within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice or if a copy of this notice was mailed to, or served upon, such creditor by the personal representative, then within two months from the date it was mailed or served, whichever is later, or be forever barred to the fullest extent permissible by law. Such six-month period and such two-month period do not extend the limitation period that would bar claims one year after the decedent's death, as provided in Section 473.444, RSMo, or any other applicable limitation periods. Nothing in Section 473.033, RSMo, shall be construed to bar any action against a decedent's liability insurance carrier through a defendant ad litem pursuant to Section 537.021, RSMo. Date of the decedent's death: 25-JUL-2025 Date of first publication: May 7, 2026 JOAN M. GILMER, CIRCUIT CLERK By: /s/ Leslie L. Allen Deputy Clerk Receipt of this notice by mail should not be construed by the recipient to indicate that the recipient necessarily has a beneficial interest in the estate. The nature and extent of any person's interest, if any, can be determined from the files and records of this estate in the Probate Division of the above referenced Circuit Court. 4160173 County May 7, 2026