KRS 392.050: Rights of surviving spouse pending assignment of dower or curtesy.

The surviving spouse shall be entitled, from the time of the deceased spouse's death until

dower or curtesy is assigned, to such share of the rents and profits of the deceased

spouse's real estate as is equal to the surviving spouse's share in the real est ate itself,

under KRS 392.020, and the surviving spouse shall hold the dwelling house, yard,

garden, the stable and lot on which it stands, and an orchard, if there is one, adjoining any

of the premises aforesaid, until dower or curtesy is assigned, or, in case of renunciation,

under KRS 392.080.