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PA Code › Title 20 › Chapter 21 › Section 2105

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(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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