H1944
An Act relative to the elective share of surviving spouses
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to clarify and potentially expand the rights of surviving spouses to an ‘elective share’ of their deceased partner’s estate in Massachusetts. Currently, Massachusetts law dictates a specific percentage of the estate a surviving spouse can claim, but this bill aims to ensure that this right is consistently applied and understood. It intends to provide greater certainty and potentially adjust the calculation of the elective share, offering greater protection to surviving spouses.
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Primary sponsor
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
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Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
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