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Forced share (also called elective share) refers to the amount state laws entitle a spouse or other person to regardless of what is in a will. (Legal Information Institute)

In civil law and Roman law, the legitime (legitima portio), also known as a forced share or legal right share, of a decedent's estate is that portion of the estate from which he cannot disinherit his children, or his parents, without sufficient legal cause. (Wikipedia)

Even if a spouse is not included in the deceased spouse's will, they still have the legal right to choose between the gifts given in the will or a forced share of the estate. (LSD.Law)

In order to ensure equality among heirs, all heirs were statutorily guaranteed a legitim or forced share of the estate ... (UC Law San Francisco)