election under will

election under will
The doctrine that one who is given a benefit under a will must choose between such benefit and an estate or interest in the testator's property which he claims but which is taken from him by the terms of the will. 57 Am J1st Wills § 1526. The making of an election to take under or against a will. 57 Am J1st Wills § 1534.

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