Circumstances DQing Spouse From Taking Elective Share & Exempt Property Flashcards

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SAME AS INTESTACY = DISMAL

A

D- Divorce- a final decree of divorce or annulment recognized as valid under NY law

I- Invalid divorce- the SURVIVING SPOUSE procured a divorce or annulment not recognized as valid under NY law [if deceased got the invalid divorce than surviving spouse takes]

S- Separation DECREE

M- Marriage is VOID- insestuous, bigamous

A- Abandonment of deceased spouse by surviving spouse

L- Lack of support- surviving spouse refused to support the deceased spouse

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