New York § 200 - 200Election between devise and dower
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 200 — 200Election between devise and dower, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 200. 200Election between devise and dower
§ 200. Election between devise and dower. If real property is devised to a woman, or a pecuniary or other provision is made for her by will in lieu of her dower, she must make her election whether she will take the property so devised, or the provisions so made, or be endowed of the lands of her husband; but she is not entitled to both.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 200
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 200 cover?
Section 200 ("200Election between devise and dower") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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