child’s part

child’s part. An inheritance that, by statute in some states, a widow may claim in lieu of dower or what she would receive under her husband’s will. • The amount is calculated by counting the widow as a child of the decedent, sharing equally any entitlement with any other child. [Cases: Descent and Distribution 52–67. C.J.S. Descent and Distribution §§ 60–67.]

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词条贡献者

译者蒋毅，毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各种与破产与资产重组相关的法律文件。