A surviving spouse is entitled to homestead allowance, exempt property, and family allowance, whether or not he elects to take an elective share.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 43 - Wills and Decedents' Estates.
Article 4 - Elective Share of Surviving Spouse; Abatement.
Section 43-8-70 - Right of Surviving Spouse to Elective Share.
Section 43-8-71 - Right of Election Personal to Surviving Spouse.
Section 43-8-72 - Waiver of Right to Elect and of Other Rights.
Section 43-8-74 - Entitlement of Surviving Spouse to Certain Benefits Regardless of Election.