A written will is considered valid in Missouri if it was made following the rules of Missouri, OR the rules of the place where it was signed, OR the rules of the place where the person who made the will lived or was a citizen — either when they signed it or when they died.
474.360. Written valid if in with law. — A written will is valid if executed in compliance with:
(1) The laws of this state;
(2) The laws, as of the time of , of the place where the will is executed; or
(3) The laws of the place where, at the time of execution or the time of the 's death, the testator is , has a place of or is a .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1980 S.B. 637) Effective 1-01-81
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RSMo 474.350
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Wills and trusts, English translation required, costs
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Written will self-proved, how
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Legal information, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official source at revisor.mo.gov.