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Legal Status of Women in Iowa by Jennie Lansley Wilson
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CHAPTER VII.

WILLS AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION.
Who may make wills--Of what property--Verbal wills--Wills in
writing--Revocation--Cancellation--Executors--Administration--Who
entitled--Time allowed


CHAPTER VIII.

SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE--DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY.
Exempt personal property--Life insurance--Allowance to widow and
children--Descent and distribution--Personal property--Real
property--Dower--Curtesy--Widow's share not affected by will--Descent to
children--To parents--To wife and her heirs--Illegitimate children
inherit from mother--When they may inherit from father--When father may
inherit from child


CHAPTER IX.

HOMESTEAD AND EXEMPTIONS.
Homestead exempt--Family defined--Conveyance or encumbrance--Liability
for taxes and debts--What constitutes homestead--Exemptions to head of
family--Insurance--Personal earnings--Pension money--Damages producing
death


CHAPTER X.
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