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12 August, 09:19

Dan, a widower, dies intestate, leaving two surviving children, Joe and Carrie, and two grandchildren who are children of his deceased daughter, Debra. If Joe and Carrie each take one-third of his estate and the grandchildren each take one-sixth of the estate, this is described legally by the statement that:

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  1. 12 August, 09:37
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    This is described legally by the statement which is:

    Lineal descendants of predeceased children take the property per stirpes.

    Explanation:

    If a person dies intestate that means that person hasn't made a will before his or her death, then his property will be distributed as the written and described in state statutes (a written law that is endorsed by a elected legislative body). So, as in our case, the Dan dies without making will and two surviving children and grandchildren. They will get their share by the statement which states that lineal descendants of predeceased children will take their share per stripes (a law that states that a family member will get specific share of the property).
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