473.084. Compromise of controversy as to probate, when binding. - Missouri Statutes

Compromise of controversy as to probate, when binding.

473.084. A compromise of any controversy as to admission toprobate of any instrument offered for probate as the will of adecedent, the construction, validity, or effect of any probatedwill, the rights or interest in the estate of the decedent of anysuccessor, or the administration of the estate, if approved in aproceeding in the court for that purpose, is binding on all theparties thereto, including those unborn, unascertained, or whocould not be located. An approved compromise is binding eventhough it may affect a trust or an inalienable interest. Acompromise does not impair the rights of creditors or of taxingauthorities who are not parties to it.

(L. 1980 S.B. 637)

Effective 1-1-81