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I believe the widow is entitled to 1/3 of the estate. Correct me if I'm
wrong on this.

But while we're on the subject of wills, I have another question regarding
the man who dies intestate. In reading up on early colonial VA law, my
impression is that if no will was written, the eldest son inherits the
entire estate. Does this mean the widow inherits nothing, or does it mean
the eldest son inherits the remaining 2/3 and the widow still inherits her
1/3?

If the widow inherits nothing, it would seem as if she might become a
charity case if you're dealing with a dysfunctional family :-) Or did the
law also require in this situation that the eldest son assume responsibility
for his mother's care?

Nel

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