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Dower and curtesy abolished (§43-8-57)

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What states are dower rights states?

States that have dower rights include Alabama, Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Dower rights grant a surviving spouse a legal share of their deceased spouse's property.


Are there dower rights in Georgia?

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Are there dower rights in West Virginia?

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Do Husbands have dower dower rights in Tennessee?

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What are dower rights in WV?

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Is Oregon a dower rights state?

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What does it take to establish dower rights in Ohio?

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