Property Ownership
In Rhode Island, what is 'elective share' for a surviving spouse?
AThe spouse's right to elect community property
BA surviving spouse's statutory right to claim a portion of the deceased spouse's estate instead of what was left to them in the will✓ Correct
CThe spouse's right to elect tenancy by the entirety
DThe right to elect to sell the property
Explanation
Rhode Island's elective share law allows a surviving spouse to elect to receive a statutory share of the deceased spouse's estate (a percentage based on years of marriage) instead of accepting what was provided in the will, protecting spouses from disinheritance.
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