The Missouri Judgment For Exempt Property Allowance To Surviving Spouse is a legal action taken in Missouri for the purpose of assigning a portion of the deceased spouse's estate to the surviving spouse. This action is taken in order to ensure that the surviving spouse is provided with some financial security in the event of the death of the other spouse. The amount of the allowance is determined by the court and is based on the total value of the estate. There are two types of Missouri Judgment For Exempt Property Allowance To Surviving Spouse: the Exempt Property Allowance and the Non-Exempt Property Allowance. The Exempt Property Allowance is a portion of the estate that is not subject to taxation, while the Non-Exempt Property Allowance is a portion of the estate that is subject to taxation. In either case, the allowance is meant to provide the surviving spouse with some financial security after the death of the other spouse.