Mo. Rev. Stat. § 474.430
Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
All courts and others concerned in the execution of last wills shall have due regard to the directions of the will, and the true intent and meaning of the testator, in all matters brought before them.
§ 474.430, RSMo
RSMo 1939 § 568, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 272