Code of Alabama - Title 43: Wills and Decedents' Estates - Section 43-8-74 - Entitlement of surviving spouse to certain benefits regardless of election
Section 43-8-74 - Entitlement of surviving spouse to certain benefits regardless of election.
A surviving spouse is entitled to homestead allowance, exempt property, and family allowance, whether or not he elects to take an elective share.