What is a small estate affidavit and why was one filed for Michelle L. Hafner?

A small estate affidavit lets distributees transfer assets without full probate when the estate qualifies; it was filed 04-27-2026 in St. Louis County.

When is the deadline for creditors to file claims against this estate?

Creditors generally must present claims within one year of the decedent's death, i.e., by 06-12-2026, or the claims may be barred.

How can a creditor request full administration of the estate?

A creditor may petition the Probate Division of the 21st Judicial Circuit, St. Louis County, asking the court to open estate administration.

May 21, 2026 Probate: St. Louis, MO

A small estate affidavit was filed for Michelle L. Hafner (died June 12, 2025) in St. Louis County Probate Court on April 27, 2026. Creditors are notified of a one-year bar on claims under Missouri law and may request formal administration.

May 14, 2026ProbateSt. Louis County

The St. Louis County Probate Court admitted the will of Germaine Marie Clark (d. Sep 14, 2025) and granted independent letters testamentary to Monica Perry, with Gordon E. Freese as attorney and local agent. Creditors must file claims within set deadlines or be barred.

May 21, 2026ProbateSt. Louis

The Probate Division of the 21st Judicial Circuit (St. Louis County) appointed Patrice M. Williams as the personal representative for the estate of Estelle Bleich on May 1, 2026. Creditors must file claims within statutory deadlines or be barred.

May 21, 2026ProbateSt. Louis

The trustee of Harve A. Cornish’s trust, Carol Ann Bennett, notifies creditors that claims against the decedent must be presented within six months of the first publication (May 7, 2026) or be barred. Trustee contact address is provided for submitting claims.

May 21, 2026ProbateSt. Louis

The trustee of Claire Gardner's trust, Jack Pittmann, notifies creditors that they must present valid claims within six months of the first publication to seek payment from the trust. Claims not timely filed will be barred forever.

May 21, 2026ProbateSt. Louis

A trustee for the trust of the late Juliann Kavitski notifies creditors to present valid claims within six months from the first publication date or they will be barred from recovery. Trustee contact is through Law Office of Nathaniel Landman, LLC in St. Louis.

May 21, 2026ProbateSt. Louis

The St. Louis County Probate Court admitted the will of Patricia C. O'Toole and granted independent letters testamentary to Peter O'Toole as personal representative. Creditors must file claims within statutory deadlines or be barred.

May 20, 2026ProbateSt. Louis

The probate court appointed Conrad Joseph Allen as independent personal representative for the estate of Frank Eugene Allen (died Feb 5, 2026). Creditors must file claims within statutory deadlines or be barred from recovery.

May 20, 2026ProbateSt. Louis

A small estate affidavit was filed for Harold S. Stinson, Jr., who died July 21, 2025, notifying creditors that statutory time limits apply. Creditors have one year from the decedent's death to assert claims or seek formal administration of the estate.

May 20, 2026ProbateSt. Louis

The probate court admitted the will of Ruth V. Lesser and granted independent letters testamentary to Kenneth D. Lesser Jr. Creditors must file claims within statutory deadlines or be barred; the estate will be administered without court supervision unless changed.

May 20, 2026ProbateSt. Louis

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A small estate affidavit was filed for Michelle L. Hafner (died June 12, 2025) in St. Louis County Probate Court on April 27, 2026. Creditors are notified of a one-year bar on claims under Missouri law and may request formal administration.

The St. Louis County Probate Court admitted the will of Germaine Marie Clark (d. Sep 14, 2025) and granted independent letters testamentary to Monica Perry, with Gordon E. Freese as attorney and local agent. Creditors must file claims within set deadlines or be barred.

The Probate Division of the 21st Judicial Circuit (St. Louis County) appointed Patrice M. Williams as the personal representative for the estate of Estelle Bleich on May 1, 2026. Creditors must file claims within statutory deadlines or be barred.

The trustee of Harve A. Cornish’s trust, Carol Ann Bennett, notifies creditors that claims against the decedent must be presented within six months of the first publication (May 7, 2026) or be barred. Trustee contact address is provided for submitting claims.

The trustee of Claire Gardner's trust, Jack Pittmann, notifies creditors that they must present valid claims within six months of the first publication to seek payment from the trust. Claims not timely filed will be barred forever.

A trustee for the trust of the late Juliann Kavitski notifies creditors to present valid claims within six months from the first publication date or they will be barred from recovery. Trustee contact is through Law Office of Nathaniel Landman, LLC in St. Louis.

The St. Louis County Probate Court admitted the will of Patricia C. O'Toole and granted independent letters testamentary to Peter O'Toole as personal representative. Creditors must file claims within statutory deadlines or be barred.

The probate court appointed Conrad Joseph Allen as independent personal representative for the estate of Frank Eugene Allen (died Feb 5, 2026). Creditors must file claims within statutory deadlines or be barred from recovery.

A small estate affidavit was filed for Harold S. Stinson, Jr., who died July 21, 2025, notifying creditors that statutory time limits apply. Creditors have one year from the decedent's death to assert claims or seek formal administration of the estate.

The probate court admitted the will of Ruth V. Lesser and granted independent letters testamentary to Kenneth D. Lesser Jr. Creditors must file claims within statutory deadlines or be barred; the estate will be administered without court supervision unless changed.

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