What is a spouse’s rights to a deceased spouse’s estate if not named in the will?

• July 2nd, 2020
• David Greene
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A spouse not named in the deceased spouse’s will is called an omitted spouse.  In South Carolina our Probate Code provides for an omitted spouse.  He is entitled to a spousal share of the estate by law.  That share is…