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"The property accumulated (except by gift, or inheritance) during the marriage is jointly owned, and the surviving spouse is entitle to their cut. Property held since before the marriage, on the other hand, is separate, and the surviving spouse need not get a share."

Weren't they married three years? I'd guess that three years interest, profits and capital gains on a billion dollar portfolio is still a pretty good chunk of change.

[deport]

Weren’t they married three years?

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From the article:
....Smith had married Marshall the previous year and argued that he meant to leave her more than $300 million.....