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20 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2508 (2026)

  Change by election of surviving spouse (Repealed).

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§ 2508.  Change by election of surviving spouse (Repealed).

 

1978 Repeal.  Section 2508 was repealed April 18, 1978, P.L.42, No.23, effective in 60 days.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1975–1988 · leading case: Shearer Est., 1 Pa. D. & C.4th 243 (1988).
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Shearer Est., 1 Pa. D. & C.4th 243 (1988). “The Pennsylvania law prior to the 1978 amendment was found in the 1972 Act on 20 Pa.C.S. §§2508 and 6111(a). The latter section reads as follows: “In General — A conveyance of assets by a person who retains a power of appointment by will, or a power of revocation or consumption…”
Adams Est., 72 Pa. D. & C.2d 544 (1975). “164), 20 Pa.C.S. §2508) or inter vivos transfers (under section 6111 of the code), and, of course, the one-year’s time for such an election has now expired with no request for an extension.”
Lammert Est., 72 Pa. D. & C.2d 794 (1975). “164), now Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries, 20 Pa.C.S. §2508, which became effective July 1, 1972.”
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