Alewel v. Vollmer

SIMEONE, Judge.

This case involves an heretofore unresolved interpretation of § 473.5901 of the 1955 Probate Code. While the issues are narrow, the solutions are complex. The principal issue is whether, after the filing of final settlement of a decedent’s estate, written objections may be made later than ten days after the filing of the final settlement. We hold that, under the facts which will be developed, the probate court had power to consider such objections.

The appeal arises from a judgment of the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis entered January 19, 1971, ordering Bernard F.,…