§ 312 - Surviving spouse to receive household goods - Vermont Statutes

§ 312. Surviving spouse to receive household goods

Upon motion, the surviving spouse of a decedent may receive out of the decedent's estate all furnishings and furniture in the decedent's household when the decedent leaves no descendants who object. If any objection is made by any of the descendants, the court shall decide what, if any, of such personalty shall pass under this section. Goods and effects so assigned shall be in addition to the distributive share of the estate to which the surviving spouse is entitled under other provisions of law. In making a determination pursuant to this section, the court may consider the length of the decedent's marriage, or civil union, the sentimental and monetary value of the property, and the source of the decedent's interest in the property. (Added 2009, No. 55, § 5, eff. June 1, 2009.)