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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) At the death of a community-property spouse, the surviving community-property spouse or a personal representative, heir, or nonprobate transferee of the decedent may assert a right based on an act of:
(1) the surviving community-property spouse or decedent during the marriage or other relationship under which community property then could be acquired; or
(2) the decedent that takes effect at the death of the decedent.
(b) In determining a right under subsection (a) and corresponding remedy, the court:
(1) shall apply equitable principles; and
(2) may consider the community property law of the jurisdiction where the decedent or surviving community-property spouse was domiciled when property was acquired or enhanced.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 28. Wills, Estates, and Fiduciary Relationships § 28-15-107. Other remedies available at death - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-28-wills-estates-and-fiduciary-relationships/ar-code-sect-28-15-107/
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