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allowance — al·low·ance /ə lau̇ əns/ n 1: an allotted share: as a: a sum granted as a reimbursement or payment for expenses an allowance to support the deceased s family deduction for a moving allowance b: a sum granted as a reduction or increase … Law dictionary
widow’s allowance — n. Property and money that a widow can claim from her husband’s estate for her own support. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008 … Law dictionary
Widow's Allowance — An allowance of funds and/or personal property received by a widow after her husband s death to meet her immediate requirements. The amount of the allowance is decided by statute or court and is meant to protect the widow and family of a deceased … Investment dictionary
widow's allowance — The amount of money or property which a widow may claim from her husband s estate, free of all claims. State statutes govern the amount and conditions of the allowance. It is for her support and maintenance … Black's law dictionary
widow's allowance — An allowance made the widow of a decedent, under the laws of some states, for her maintenance and support. It is neither an interest in the estate nor something which goes to her by descent, but is a preferred claim against the estate and is a… … Ballentine's law dictionary
family allowance — n. Money allocated to a surviving spouse and/or children to support them while the deceased spouse’s estate goes through the probate process; see also widow’s allowance The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks,… … Law dictionary
family allowance — Consists of certain amount of decedent s property allocated for the support of the widow and children during the period of estate administration … Black's law dictionary
family allowance — Consists of certain amount of decedent s property allocated for the support of the widow and children during the period of estate administration … Black's law dictionary
social security — 1. (usually caps.) a program of old age, unemployment, health, disability, and survivors insurance maintained by the U.S. federal government through compulsory payments by specific employer and employee groups. 2. the theory or practice of… … Universalium
Bereavement benefit — is paid to the window/widower and/or orphans of a person who has died. United Kingdom Bereavement benefit replaced Widow s benefit in the United Kingdom in April 2001. It is a social security benefit that is designed to support people who have… … Wikipedia
