Missouri Judgment For Family Allowance To Surviving Spouse is a legal process that is used to provide financial assistance to the surviving spouse of a deceased person. This financial assistance is typically used to cover expenses related to the funeral, burial, and other costs associated with the death. This type of judgment is available in two different forms, depending on the state of Missouri. The first type of judgment is a statutory judgment, which is set forth in state statute. This type of judgment is based upon the laws of the state. The other type of judgment is a judicial determination, which is a decision made by a judge in a probate court. Both types of judgments provide the surviving spouse with a set amount of money to cover costs associated with the death.