Renunciation Is a Statutory Right of a Surviving Spouse to Give

question 29

True/False

Renunciation is a statutory right of a surviving spouse to give up her statutory share in the estate.

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Definitions:

Statute of Limitations

Laws that set the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated.

Unenforceable

A term applied to a contract or clause that, for legal reasons, cannot be enforced by a court.

Undue Influence

A situation where an individual is able to influence another person's decisions due to the power or trust they hold over them, often leading to unfair outcomes.

Duress

Duress occurs when someone performs an act as a result of coercion or a threat of immediate danger to life or personal safety, which compromises the voluntariness of their decision.