2025 Session Last amended: 2009 session

§ 525.161 — No Surviving Spouse or Kindred, Notices to Attorney General

Plain-Language Summary

When a person dies without a spouse or any relatives, the court must notify the Attorney General, who protects the state's interest. Any remaining property goes to the state (escheats), with money going to the general fund and real property handled through the State Executive Council.

Practical Notes
Relevant when someone dies with no known relatives and their property may go to the state.