Is Missouri a "probate estate only" state when it comes to Medicaid estate recovery?

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jimmychuck Asked September 2016

Is Missouri a "probate estate only" state when it comes to Medicaid estate recovery?

The only assets my Aunt had when she died is $999.99 in her bank account, with a POD to me. In Missouri, is this a recoverable asset?

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In Missouri, POD accounts do not pass through probate. You can claim the money and it is not a recoverable asset. You can see more information on this document, a pdf from the Missouri Bar Association:

http://www.mobar.org/uploadedFiles/Home/Publications/Legal_Resources/Brochures_and_Booklets/Probate_Law_Resource_Guide/full.pdf

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