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RSMo 474.030effective 28 Aug 1955

Partial intestacy

In plain English

If a person dies and their will only covers some of their belongings, the leftover belongings that the will does not cover get split up using the state's standard rules for people who die without a will.

Word-for-word law

474.030. Partial . — If part but not all of the of a is validly by will, the part not disposed of by will shall be as provided herein for estates.

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Source & history notes

(L. 1955 p. 385 § 238)

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