Community Property refers to the principle under which property accumulated through the joint efforts of spouses is considered equally owned by both. This legal doctrine exists in several U.S. states and impacts how assets are divided in events such as divorce or death.
Dower under common law refers to the legal right of a wife or child to part of a deceased husband's or father's property. This right ensures that the surviving spouse or child can claim a portion of the deceased individual's estate, regardless of the arrangements in the will.
