The Probate Division of the 39th Judicial Circuit has statutory authority over the estates of deceased persons and incapacitated or disabled adults and minors, which may include a Guardianship or Conservatorship.
The Probate Division also adjudicates cases involving wills and trusts, the estates of deceased persons who did not have a will, and cases involving a civil commitment to treatment facilities of persons who are mentally ill or who have substance abuse problems.
Court Clerks are prohibited from giving legal advice pursuant to 484.020 RSMo.
FORMS
Not all forms used by the Court will be made available through this website. Most Probate estates require representation by an attorney licensed to practice in Missouri. Your attorney will have the proper forms to file on your behalf.
RECORDS
All Probate files are public record, unless otherwise determined by the courts to be confidential. Confidential records include Mental Health and Alcohol/Drug related cases. To receive copies of documents from a confidential mental health case, you must provide proof that you are the respondent or the attorney of record.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Barry County Circuit Clerk’s Office is to efficiently and accurately process, provide & maintain information and records while providing the highest quality & courteous service through professionally trained and diverse customer focused staff, utilizing accessible, automated & integrated technology to the citizens of Barry County, Missouri