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Iowa Code § 561.12

Life possession in lieu of dower

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Iowa Code § 561.12, Life possession in lieu of dower, Iowa, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2273728
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The survivor may elect to retain the homestead for life in lieu of such share in the real estate of the deceased.