0
Dower is the provision which the law makes for a widow out of the lands or tenements of the husband for her support. Or a widow's life estate interest in her husband's real property if he died intestate.
DC is not considered a Dower state. See related questions.
The repeal of dower was part of the Omnibus Trusts and Estates Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Law 13-292)
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is Florida a dower state?
Yes, Florida is a dower state. A wife is entitled to 1/3 of the estate, after their spouses death.
Is Oregon a dower rights state?
yes
Are there dower rights in Georgia?
No, Georgia does not have dower rights. Dower rights are a legal concept that have been largely abolished in many states, including Georgia.
Is North Carolina a dower rights state?
Yes it is!
When was Robert Dower born?
Robert Dower was born in 1876.
When did Robert Dower die?
Robert Dower died in 1964.
When was John Dower born?
John Dower was born in 1900.
When did John Dower die?
John Dower died in 1947.
Do Husbands have dower dower rights in Tennessee?
In 1945 US Federal Law abolished Dower. (See also "Curtesy")
What does the STATE DC mean?
DC refers to the District of Columbia, which is not a state.
In what cases are Dower rights considered void?
Only by divorce, signing a Quit Deed to release Dower Rights or by the death of the dower.
When did Eric Gandar Dower die?
Eric Gandar Dower died in 1987.
