561.12  Life possession in lieu of dower.

The survivor may elect to retain the homestead for life in lieu of such share in the real estate of the deceased.

Section History: Early form

  [C73, § 2008; C97, § 2985; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 10146; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 561.12]


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