Mo. Rev. Stat. § 452.230
Proceeds used for support of himself or herself and family.
452.230. Proceeds used for support of himself or herself and family. — All the proceeds of such sales, and all other money and personal estate which shall come to the hands of a person by force of the provisions of sections 451.250 to 451.300 and sections 452.130 , 452.140 , 452.170 to 452.190 and 452.210 to 452.250 , may be used and disposed of by him or her for the necessary support of himself or herself and family.
(RSMo 1939 § 3381, A.L. 2001 H.B. 537) Prior revisions: 1929 § 2994; 1919 § 7319; 1909 § 8300 CROSS REFERENCE: Workers' compensation death benefits, rights of widows and children, 287.240