Pennsylvania § 8803 - Descent, distribution, dower, curtesy, and statutory rights as survivor.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8803 — Descent, distribution, dower, curtesy, and statutory rights as survivor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8803. Descent, distribution, dower, curtesy, and statutory rights as survivor.
The slayer or elder abuser shall be deemed to have predeceased the decedent or victim as to property which would have passed from the decedent or victim or his estate to the slayer or elder abuser under the statutes of descent and distribution or have been acquired by dower, by curtesy or by statutory right as surviving spouse.
(July 1, 2024, P.L.444, No.40, eff. 180 days)
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 8803
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8803 cover?
Section 8803 ("Descent, distribution, dower, curtesy, and statutory rights as survivor.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 8803?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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