In most U.S. states, a widow or widower has a statutory right to a percentage (often one-third) of the property of the spouse when the spouse dies. This is known as a(n) _____.

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This is known as a dower, which is a legal provision that ensures that a surviving spouse has a certain right to the property of the deceased spouse. It is a form of protection for the surviving spouse in the event of the death of the other spouse.

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