N.Y. Real Property Law § 199: When widow to elect between jointure and dower

§ 199. When widow to elect between jointure and dower. If, before the

marriage, but without her assent, or, if after the marriage, real

property is given or assured for the jointure of a wife, or a pecuniary

provision is made for her, in lieu of dower, she must make her election

whether she will take the jointure or pecuniary provision, or be endowed

of the lands of her husband; but she is not entitled to both.