Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXXIV. Descent, Wills, and Administration of Decedents' Estates § 391.220.Disposition upon death

Upon death of a married person, one-half (1/2) of the property to which KRS 391.210 to 391.260 applies is the property of the surviving spouse and is not subject to testamentary disposition by the decedent or distribution under the laws of succession of this Commonwealth. One-half (1/2) of that property is the property of the decedent and is subject to testamentary disposition or distribution under the laws of succession of this Commonwealth. With respect to property to which KRS 391.210 to 391.260 applies, the one-half (1/2) of the property which is the property of the decedent is not subject to the surviving spouse's right to elect against the will.