Top Probate Lawyers in CAPE GIRARDEAU | 2 available

2 Probate lawyers are available in CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, including David B. Summers and Mark McMullin. These lawyers are rated between 3.9/5 to 4.3/5 and 58% provide free consultation.

David B. Summe

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David B. Summers

Firm: Rice, Spaeth & Summers, LC

Fourth Floor 160 S Broadview , Cape Girardeau , Missouri 63701

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance,Bankruptcy,Business Organizations,Divorce,Education ,Elder ,Estate Planning,Family ,Government Agencies,Health Care & Hospitalization,Landlord & Tenant,Motor Vehicle Accidents,Personal Injury,Probate ,Real Estate ,Social Security Benefits & Disability,Trusts,Wills

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Mark McMullin

Firm: Law Office of Mark McMullin

2007 Independence St. , Cape Girardeau , Missouri 63703

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trusts, Probate, Wills

Mark McMullin was inspired by the transformative impact of estate planning on families, leading him to develop focused, tailored strategies in this legal field. As a Southeast Missouri native, he attended Jackson High School and later earned a finance degree from Brigham Young University. After working with Capital Group in California, he returned to his home state for law school. Practicing in Cape Girardeau allows Mark to give back to the community he cherishes. He builds trust through candid communication and a focus on each client’s unique needs, crafting plans that safeguard assets and benefit loved ones. Outside work, Mark is fond of cycling, participating in half marathons, and organizing family trips..

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“Was very responsive and provided the exact service that I needed when asked. He did some extra resea”

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“Mark is both an Estate Planning attorney and an Elder Law attorney. Mark is also curious and detail oriented which makes him an excellent legal technician. More importantly, Mark's…”

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“I highly recommend Mark and his team. Mark provided exceptional support and service while assisting us with a challenging situation involving our mother's long-term care. Throughou…”

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Probate/House Question | Aug 12, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: Missouri Long story short- my ex-husband and I got divorced in March of 2023, and our divorce decree states that I agreed to let him keep the house we had built the year before. He was having an affair (with our therapist, but that's a whole other story lol) and married her ~3 days after our divorce finalized. Flash forward to June of 2025, he passed away from addiction. Upon his death, I was contacted by the company his life insurance policy was under, informing me that I had been deemed the beneficiary. This was a shock because of the divorce, and I was able to sus out that he had added me as the beneficiary within 6 months of his death. (He had been warned of this outcome if he didn't stop.) Now, his estate is in probate. I've been contacted by an attorney that is representing his wife, stating that the house that we had built still has my name on the deed. I checked with my divorce attorney and she has record of me signing a quit claim deed, but it was never filed. She states that it was his responsibility to file it, per our decree. My ex and I share a 9-year-old daughter, so she is an heir to the estate. My question is- do I have any grounds to fight this and attempt to take ownership of the house? I don't want to do anything that goes against what I said I would…

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