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Probate courts are usually trial courts with the authority to hear only matters relating to wills, estates, probate, guardianships, and conservatorships. Courts dedicated to these matters are usually located in populous counties and are said to have exclusive jurisdiction (authority) over such matters within the county.

In Missouri, probate courts are specialized divisions within the circuit courts that handle matters related to wills, estates, probate, guardianships, and conservatorships. These courts are responsible for overseeing the administration of a deceased person's estate, ensuring that wills are validated, debts are paid, and assets are distributed according to the will or state law if there is no will. Probate courts also appoint guardians for minors and incapacitated individuals, as well as conservators for those who are unable to manage their own financial affairs. In Missouri, each county has a probate division within its circuit court, and these divisions have exclusive jurisdiction over probate matters within their respective counties. This means that all probate-related cases must be filed and heard in the probate division of the circuit court that has authority over the county where the decedent lived or owned property.

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