Arkansas Code
Chapter 12 - Disposition Of Community Property
§ 28-12-103. Disposition upon death

Upon the death of a married person, one-half (½) of the property to which this chapter applies is the property of the surviving spouse and is not subject to testamentary disposition by the decedent or distribution under the laws of succession of this state. One-half (½) of that property is the property of the decedent and is subject to testamentary disposition or distribution under the laws of succession of this state. With respect to property to which this chapter applies, the one-half (½) of the property which is the property of the decedent is not subject to the surviving spouse's right to elect against the will and no estate of dower or curtesy exists in the property of the decedent.

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