What are Dower Rights?
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Dower rights have been a part of Alberta law for many years. It is a form of protection for a spouse who is not on the title to their property. People create all kinds of costly problems for themselves because they do not understand these rights.
The History of Dower Rights
The Dower Act was passed as Alberta law in 1917. It was legislated after Emily Murphy, one of Alberta’s Famous Five, worked hard to get the law passed. Before the Dower Act, a common law right created some protection for spouses. The protection for a wife was called Dower. The protection for a husband was called curtsy. The Act has changed a lot since then but still applies.
What Are Dower Rights
Today, dower rights protect the spouse of a registered owner of real property…
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