Mo. Rev. Stat. § 442.490
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
Where a remainder shall be limited to the heirs, or heirs of the body, of a person to whom a life estate in the same premises shall be given, the persons who, on the termination of the life estate, shall be the heir or heirs of the body of such tenant for life shall be entitled to take as purchasers in fee simple, by virtue of the remainder so limited in them.
§ 442.490, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 3500