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A Pennsylvania decedent's will leaves his entire estate to a charity, disinheriting his surviving spouse. The spouse wishes to claim a statutory share against the will. Under Pennsylvania law, what fraction of the elective-share property may the surviving spouse elect to take?

One-half of the elective-share estate The entire estate One-third of the property passing under the elective-share provisions Only the first $30,000

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One-third of the property passing under the elective-share provisions

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