§ 59-504 Surviving spouse.
Article 5.—INTESTATE SUCCESSION
Rule Text
If the decedent leaves a spouse and no children nor issue of a previously deceased child, all the decedent's property shall pass to the surviving spouse. If the decedent leaves a spouse and a child, or children, or issue of a previously deceased child or children, one-half of such property shall pass to the surviving spouse.
Amendment history: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 26; July 1.