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elec·tive share

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  1. elective sharenoun

    A proportion of a decedent's estate which the surviving spouse may claim, as a substitute for what they were left in the decedent's will.

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  1. Elective share

    An elective share is a term used in American law relating to inheritance, which describes a proportion of an estate which the surviving spouse of the deceased may claim in place of what they were left in the decedent's will. It may also be called a widow's share, statutory share, election against the will, or forced share.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of elective share in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of elective share in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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