2005 Vermont Code - § 401. — Share of surviving spouse

§ 401. Share of surviving spouse

The surviving spouse of a decedent shall receive out of the decedent's personal estate, not lawfully disposed of by the decedent's last will, all the articles of wearing apparel and ornament, the wearing apparel of the decedent, and such other part of the personal estate of the decedent as the probate court assigns to such surviving spouse, according to his or her circumstances and the estate and degree of the decedent, which shall not be less than a third, after the payment of the debts, funeral charges and expenses of administration.