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State Statutory Responsibilities

A countywide elected office with a four-year term, the Public Administrator's position is held by Cathy Richards. Ms. Richards has been the Public Administrator since January 1, 2009.

The Public Administrator is an elected official who is assigned custodial and administrative responsibility for the estates of deceased persons and the persons and estates of minors and incapacitated or disabled persons when there is no legal guardian or conservator or when no one competent to assume such duties is known or can be found. When ordered by the Court to assume such duties, the Public Administrator provides for the proper care of the person and protects the assets of an estate against injury, waste, theft, or loss.

Any questions? Feel free to contact us at:

Cathy Richards
Boone County Public Administrator

Boone County Court House
705 E. Walnut
Columbia, MO 65201

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1307
Columbia, MO 65205

(573) 886-4190 Office
(573) 886-4193 Fax

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