The surviving spouse shall be entitled, from the time of the deceased spouse's death until dower or curtesy is assigned, to such share of the rents and profits of the deceased spouse's real estate as is equal to the surviving spouse's share in the real estate itself, under KRS 392.020, and the surviving spouse shall hold the dwelling house, yard, garden, the stable and lot on which it stands, and an orchard, if there is one, adjoining any of the premises aforesaid, until dower or curtesy is assigned, or, in case of renunciation, under KRS 392.080.
KRS 392.050
Rights of surviving spouse pending assignment of dower or curtesy
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case Beach v. Hopperton's Ex'r (1946)
Most recently applied in Hall v. Hall (October 1959)
History: Amended 1974 Ky
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