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Massachusetts Needs to Stop Characterizing Women as Dependent on Men: An Evaluation of the Spousal Elective Share
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Introduction The spousal elective share is a means by which surviving spouses can take a statutorily-determined share in lieu of whatever disposition they receive through their decedent-spouse’s will or to avoid disinheritance altogether.The elective share was created in an effort to support spouses who were not provided for at the death of their partner and…

