Elective Share
The surviving spouse's legal right to one-third of the deceased spouse's estate.
When chosen, the elective share is taken in lieu of the property, if any, given to the surviving spouse by the deceased spouse's will.
The surviving spouse's legal right to one-third of the deceased spouse's estate.
When chosen, the elective share is taken in lieu of the property, if any, given to the surviving spouse by the deceased spouse's will.