Miller v. Eigenheer

THOMAS H. NEWTON, Judge.

Appellants, Tammy Eigenheer and Tonya Eigenheer, appeal from the probate court’s order approving the final settlement of Ms. Bessie M. Weddle’s estate and refusing to hold a hearing on their objections to the final settlement. For the reasons discussed below, we reverse and remand for a hearing on appellants’ objections under § 473.590, RSMo.1

I. Factual and Procedural Background

Ms. Bessie M. Weddle died testate on December 23, 1998. Appellants claim an interest in Ms. Weddle’s estate as residuary devisees under her will. Shortly after Ms. Weddle’s will was admitted to…