surviving spouse

Definition of "surviving spouse"
  1. A person whose spouse has passed away
How to use "surviving spouse" in a sentence
  1. The estate was transferred to the surviving spouse after the husband's passing.
  2. Under the Intestate Succession Act, the surviving spouse inherits a share of the deceased partner's estate.
  3. A will typically includes provisions for the surviving spouse.
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