Failure of issue

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002031",
  "term": "Failure of issue",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The absence of lineal descendants, meaning a person dies without leaving any children, grandchildren, or other direct heirs. This legal concept is relevant in wills and trusts, where property disposition may depend on whether a beneficiary has issue. It determines the succession of property when a condition in a deed or will specifies that an interest will terminate upon such an event.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/failure-of-issue/"
}