I had no idea what a dower and curtsy are. Where did I find these words? In Section 363 sale/use/lease of property. Section 363(g) says the trustee may sell property free and clear of any right in nature of a dower or curtesy. ::::go to google.com::::
A dower or curtesy is a surviving spouse’s right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse’s estate (1/2 in California). Dower (not dowry) refers to the portion to which a surviving wife is entitled, while curtesy refers to what a man may claim. However, because discrimination on the basis of sex is now illegal in most cases, most states have abolished dower and curtesy and generally provide the same benefits regardless of sex — and this amount is often known simply as the statutory share.
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