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Descent and distribution

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001589

The legal principles governing the transfer of property from a deceased person to their heirs, particularly when the deceased dies without a valid will (intestate). Descent pertains to real property, while distribution applies to personal property. State statutes dictate the order of inheritance, typically prioritizing spouses, children, and other close relatives.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-001589
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "The legal principles governing the transfer of property from a deceased person to their heirs, particularly when the deceased dies without a valid will (intestate). Descent pertains to real property, while distribution applies to personal property. State statutes dictate the order of inheritance, typically prioritizing spouses, children, and other close relatives.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/descent-and-distribution/"
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