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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 461.003 (2026)

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  461.003.  Law, how cited. — Sections 461.003 to 461.081 may be cited as the "Nonprobate Transfers Law of Missouri".

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(L. 1989 H.B. 145 § 17)

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Cited in 16 cases, 2000–2018 · leading case: In Re Est. of Hayden, 258 S.W.3d 505 (Mo. Ct. App. 2008).
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In Re Est. of Hayden, 258 S.W.3d 505 (Mo. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 6× “]” A “recoverable transfer” is defined as: “a nonprobate transfer of a decedent’s property under sections 461.003 to 461.081 and any other transfer of a decedent’s property other than from the administration of the decedent’s probate estate that was subject to satisfaction of…”
In Re Est. of Goldschmidt, 215 S.W.3d 215 (Mo. Ct. App. 2006). · cites it 6× “A “[njonprobate transfer” is defined as “a transfer of property taking effect upon the death of the owner, pursuant to a beneficiary designation.”
Cook v. Barnard, 100 S.W.3d 924 (Mo. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 3× “Each beneficiary who receives a nonprobate transfer of a decedent’s property under sections 461.003 to 461.081 and each person who receives other property by a transfer other than from the administration of the decedent’s probate estate that was subject to satisfaction of the…”
In Re Est. of Jones, 280 S.W.3d 647 (Mo. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 3× “Finally, a “recoverable transfer” is defined in part as “a non-probate transfer of a decedent’s property under sections 461.003 to 461.081.” § 461.300.10(4).”
In Re the Est. of Bruce, 260 S.W.3d 398 (Mo. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 2× “10(4) defines a recoverable transfer: [A] nonprobate transfer of a decedent's property under sections 461.003 to 461.081 and any other transfer of a decedent's property other than from the administration of the decedent's probate estate that was subject to satisfaction of the…”
Bolz v. Hatfield, 41 S.W.3d 566 (Mo. Ct. App. 2001). “The purpose of the beneficiary deed was to effect a nonprobate transfer of the real estate as permitted by §§ 461.003 1 to 461.081, the “Nonprobate Transfers Law of Missouri.”
City of St. Louis v. K & K Inv., Inc., 21 S.W.3d 891 (Mo. Ct. App. 2000). · cites it 3× “Appellants argue this point based on definitions found in the Non-probate Transfers Law, sections 461.003 to 461.081. However, section 461.”
Williams v. Hubbard, 455 S.W.3d 426 (Mo. 2015). “005(7) and (15), Reynolds’ designation of Sandra as the POD beneficiary for UMB CD # 3 is governed by sections 461.003 to 461.081 (the “Nonprobate Transfers Law” or “NTL”).”
Theerman v. Frontenac Bank, 308 S.W.3d 756 (Mo. Ct. App. 2010). “021 and 461.028 are inapplicable and cannot serve as affirmative defenses for the Bank.”
Est. of MacOrmic v. Stogsdill, 244 S.W.3d 254 (Mo. Ct. App. 2008). “10(4) as a nonprobate transfer of a decedent’s property under sections 461.003 to 461.081 and any other transfer of a decedent’s property other than from the administration of the decedent’s probate estate that was subject to satisfaction of the decedent’s debts immediately…”
Bohr v. Nodaway Valley Bank, 411 S.W.3d 352 (Mo. Ct. App. 2013). “A nonpro-bate transfer under sections 461.003 to 461.081 does not include survivorship rights in property held as joint tenants or tenants by the entirety, a transfer to a remainderman on termination of a life tenancy, a transfer under a trust established by an individual,…”
Elliott v. St. John's Reg'l Health Ctr., 243 S.W.3d 501 (Mo. Ct. App. 2008). “Sections 461.003 to 461.014 and 461.021 to 461.”
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