§ 525.212

Matter of Estate of Shapiro · 1986 2 citations

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Matter of Estate of Kueber · 1986 1 citation

+ 1 more citation in this opinion.

Matter of Estate of Shapiro · 1985 1 citation

Because Leonard Shapiro died in 1974, statutes in effect at that time govern the resolution of this issue. Surviving spouses are given the option to elect a statutory share of the decedent’s estate in Minn. Stat. § 525.212 (1974). When there are no surviving children, the statutory share is one-half the estate. See Minn. Stat. § 525.16(3) (1974). The estate is defined as all real and personal property