Sec. 256.151. GENERAL PROOF REQUIREMENTS. An applicant for the probate of a will must prove to the court's satisfaction that: (1) the testator is dead; (2) four years have not elapsed since the date of the testator's death and before the application; (3) the court has jurisdiction and venue over the estate; (4) citation has been served and returned in the manner and for the period required by this title; and (5) the person for whom letters testamentary or of administration are sought is entitled by law to the letters and is not disqualified.
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