In re Wisely

CRANDALL, Presiding Judge.

David Meintrup appeals from the order of the trial court denying his claim against decedent’s estate because the claim was barred by the nonclaims statute, § 473.360, RSMo (1986). The issue raised is whether a judgment creditor’s claim is barred for failing to comply with the six-month filing limitation prescribed by § 473.360. We affirm.

Meintrup’s marriage to Deborah Ann Thurman Wisely (decedent) was dissolved by a court decree on October 15, 1984. A separation agreement, signed by both parties, was incorporated into the decree of dissolution. The division of the…