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Hereditary succession

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002425

The legal process by which property, titles, or offices are passed from a deceased person to their heirs according to established rules of kinship or lineage. This method of inheritance is often governed by statutes of descent and distribution, which prioritize certain family members. It contrasts with testamentary succession, where property is distributed according to a will.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002425
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "The legal process by which property, titles, or offices are passed from a deceased person to their heirs according to established rules of kinship or lineage. This method of inheritance is often governed by statutes of descent and distribution, which prioritize certain family members. It contrasts with testamentary succession, where property is distributed according to a will.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/hereditary-succession/"
}

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