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26 U.S.C. § 2034

§ 2034. Dower or curtesy interests

57 words · amended 1 times · cited by 2 other sections

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History

Part of the code since 1954. Last changed October 16, 1962 by the Public Law 87-834.

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  1. October 16, 1962Public Law 87-834
  2. August 16, 1954Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (original text)

The law as written

Current through Public Law 119-102. Amendment notes omitted.

The value of the gross estate shall include the value of all property to the extent of any interest therein of the surviving spouse, existing at the time of the decedent’s death as dower or curtesy, or by virtue of a statute creating an estate in lieu of dower or curtesy.