2011 Missouri Revised Statutes
TITLE XXXI TRUSTS AND ESTATES OF DECEDENTS AND PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY
Chapter 473 Probate Code--Administration of Decedents' Estates
Section 473.270. Collection of debts, prosecution and defense of suits.
Collection of debts, prosecution and defense of suits.
473.270. Executors and administrators shall collect all money and debts of every kind due to the decedent, and give receipts and discharges therefor, and shall commence and prosecute all actions which may be maintained and are necessary in the course of his administration, and defend all actions brought against him.
(RSMo 1939 94, A.L. 1955 p. 385 108)Prior revisions: 1929 94; 1919 93; 1909 101
CROSS REFERENCES:
Administrator of deceased life tenant to collect rents due deceased, remedy, RSMo 441.160, 441.170
Execution ordered by administrator d.b.n., when, RSMo 513.080
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