KRS 392.110: Default or collusive judgment no bar to dower or curtesy -- Collusive

assignment does not bind heir.

(1) The surviving spouse shall not be barred of dower or curtesy by reason of any

judgment rendered by default or collusion against the decedent, if t he surviving

spouse would be entitled to dower or curtesy had there been no such judgment.

(2) No heir shall be bound by any collusive or ex parte assignment of dower or curtesy

to the surviving spouse, except so far as the surviving spouse shows himself t o have

been justly entitled to the dower or curtesy.