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    • Iowa Code
    • Title XIV - PROPERTY
    • Chapter 561 - HOMESTEAD
    • Section 561.12 - Life possession in lieu of dower.

    Iowa Code
    Chapter 561 - HOMESTEAD
    Section 561.12 - Life possession in lieu of dower.

    561.12 Life possession in lieu of dower.
    The survivor may elect to retain the homestead for life in lieu of such share in the real estate of the deceased.
    [C73, §2008; C97, §2985; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10146; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §561.12]

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    Structure Iowa Code

    Iowa Code

    Title XIV - PROPERTY

    Chapter 561 - HOMESTEAD

    Section 561.1 - “Homestead” defined.

    Section 561.2 - Extent and value.

    Section 561.3 - Dwelling and appurtenances.

    Section 561.4 - Selecting — platting.

    Section 561.5 - Platted by officer having execution.

    Section 561.6 - Platting under order of court.

    Section 561.7 - Changes — nonconsenting spouse.

    Section 561.8 - Referees to determine exemption.

    Section 561.9 - Referring back — marking off — costs.

    Section 561.10 - Change of circumstances.

    Section 561.11 - Occupancy by surviving spouse.

    Section 561.12 - Life possession in lieu of dower.

    Section 561.13 - Conveyance or encumbrance.

    Section 561.14 - Devise.

    Section 561.15 - Removal of spouse or children.

    Section 561.16 - Exemption.

    Section 561.18 - Descent.

    Section 561.19 - Exemption in hands of issue.

    Section 561.20 - New homestead exempt.

    Section 561.21 - Debts for which homestead liable.

    Section 561.22 - Notice of homestead exemption waiver requirement.

    Section 561.26 - Definitions.

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