# Mo. Rev. Stat. § 461.009: 461.009 Nonprobate transfers not subject to requirements of a will — effect with or ..

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mo. Rev. Stat. § 461.009
- **Heading:** 461.009 Nonprobate transfers not subject to requirements of a will — effect with or ..
- **Jurisdiction:** Missouri
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MO Code / Chapter 461 / Section 461.009

## Text

461.009. Nonprobate transfers not subject to requirements of a will — effect with or without consideration. — Nonprobate transfers are effective with or without consideration, and are not to be considered testamentary or subject to section 473.087 , (dealing with the requirement to probate a will), and section 474.320 , (dealing with will form, execution and attestation).

(L. 1989 H.B. 145 § 19, A.L. 1995 S.B. 116)

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