jointuring (Meaning)

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jointuring (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Jointure

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The jointuring process was carried out to secure the financial future of the wife in the event of her husband's death.
The legal instrument used for jointuring was known as a jointure deed.
Jointuring was a common practice among the wealthy and upper classes in England during the Middle Ages.
The jointure typically consisted of a certain portion of the husband's estate, which was set aside for the wife's use and benefit.
The jointure was often expressed as a fixed annual income or a percentage of the estate's income.
In some cases, jointuring could also include the right to reside in a specific property or to receive certain chattels or personal belongings.
The purpose of jointuring was to ensure that the wife would have sufficient means of support after her husband's death, even if he died intestate (without a will).
Jointuring was also seen as a way to protect the wife's financial interests in the event of a divorce or separation.
The practice of jointuring declined in the 19th century as a result of changes in the law and the increasing availability of other forms of financial security for women.
Today, jointuring is rarely used, but it remains a legal option for couples who wish to make financial provisions for each other in the event of death or divorce.

of Jointure

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The jointuring process was carried out to secure the financial future of the wife in the event of her husband's death.

The legal instrument used for jointuring was known as a jointure deed.

Jointuring was a common practice among the wealthy and upper classes in England during the Middle Ages.

The jointure typically consisted of a certain portion of the husband's estate, which was set aside for the wife's use and benefit.