Arkansas Statutes
§ 28-39-405 — Right of election personal to surviving spouse
Arkansas·Title 28
(a)The right of election of the surviving spouse is personal. It is not transferable and does not survive the surviving spouse.
(b)The guardian of the estate of an incompetent surviving spouse, when authorized by the court having jurisdiction over the estate of the ward, may elect to take against the will in the ward's behalf.
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Legislative History
Acts 1949, No. 140, § 37; A.S.A. 1947, § 60-505.
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