Dower

What is Dower?

A provision accorded by law, but traditionally by a husband or his family, to a wife for her support in the event that she should become widowed. It was settled on the bride (being gifted into trust) by agreement at the time of the wedding, or as provided by law.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Wills Trusts And Estates terms:

• Cestui Que Trust
• Trust Corpus
• Relationship by Affinity

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