A surviving spouse may reside in the chief residence of the deceased spouse for two (2) months after death, whether or not dower or curtesy is assigned sooner, without being liable for any rent. In the meantime, the surviving spouse shall have a reasonable sustenance out of the estate of the deceased spouse.
Ark. Code Ann. § 28-39-102
Right of surviving spouse to live in house for two months — Sustenance
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