English Dictionary

elective share

名詞

(law) A proportion of a decedent's estate which the surviving spouse may claim, as a substitute for what they were left in the decedent's will.

日本語の意味

故人の遺言で定められた相続分に代わって、残された配偶者が法定で請求できる故人の遺産の一定割合

After reviewing the will, she decided to claim her elective share to ensure she received a fair portion of the estate.

遺言を確認した後、彼女は遺言で受けた分に代えて配偶者が請求できる、故人の遺産の一定割合を請求して、公正な相続を確保することにした。

意味（1）

(law) A proportion of a decedent's estate which the surviving spouse may claim, as a substitute for what they were left in the decedent's will.

elective shares （ plural ）