Family Allowance

Family Allowance

Definition

An amount of money granted to a decedent’s surviving spouse and children during the probate or administration of the decedent’s estate to cover costs in the interim period between the decedent’s passing and the distribution of the estate. The amount and existence of the family allowance varies by state.

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