A surviving spouse is entitled to homestead allowance, exempt property, and family allowance, whether or not he elects to take an elective share.
Ala. Code § 43-8-74
Entitlement of Surviving Spouse to Certain Benefits Regardless of Election.
(Acts 1982, No. 82-399, §2-206.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.