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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 474.280 (2026)

Proceeds of sale of exempt property paid over, when

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  474.280.  Proceeds of sale of exempt property paid over, when. — If the surviving spouse or unmarried minor children do not receive the property allowed him or them under section 474.250 and the same is sold by the executor or administrator, the court shall order the money to be paid to the surviving spouse or unmarried minor children at any time before the same is paid out for claims or distributed.

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(RSMo 1939 § 109, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 137, A.L. 1957 p. 829)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 110; 1919 § 109; 1909 § 118

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1968–1970 · leading case: Bradley v. Hill, 457 S.W.2d 212 (Mo. Ct. App. 1970).
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Bradley v. Hill, 457 S.W.2d 212 (Mo. Ct. App. 1970). · cites it 2× “” Section 474.280, which recognizes the right of an executor to sell, and thus to convey good title to, exempt property at any time before it is received by the widow, clearly indicates that, upon her husband’s death, claimant was vested with the right to apply for exempt…”
In Re the Est. of Hill, 435 S.W.2d 722 (Mo. Ct. App. 1968). “250) and for the proceeds of exempt property sold (§ 474.280). The affidavit of appeal filed in the probate court designates it as a claim only for the proceeds from the sale of exempt property, while the circuit court judgment, motion for new trial and appellant’s brief…”
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