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2025 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES
Chapter 21 - Intestate Succession
Section 2105 - Spouse's rights
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20 PA Cons Stat § 2105 (2025)
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§ 2105. Spouse's rights.
(a) Widow.--The share of the estate to which a widow is entitled under this title shall be in lieu and full satisfaction of her dower at common law.
(b) Surviving husband.--The share of the estate to which a surviving husband is entitled under this title shall be in lieu and full satisfaction of his curtesy at common law.
(Apr. 18, 1978, P.L.42, No.23, eff. 60 days)
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