Descendant

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001587",
  "term": "Descendant",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A person who is in the direct line of descent from an ancestor, including children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The term is distinct from 'heir,' which can include collateral relatives like siblings or cousins, depending on the specific laws of intestacy. In wills and trusts, the distribution of assets is often defined by generation, such as 'per stirpes' (by the branch) or 'per capita' (by the head), which directly affects how descendants inherit.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/descendant/"
}