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A per stirpes (by the branches) distribution means that the distribution is first divided among the class -- including a share for any predeceased member that is then split among that member's children.
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The balance of the Aggregate Principal shall be divided into shares, per stirpes, for such of the Settlor's children as survive the Settlor and for the descendants who survive the Settlor of such of them as predecease the Settlor, and each share shall be disposed of as provided in Article 4 of this Declaration.
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We were going to open in the beginning of summer, but I had to give a kidney to my sister," Stirpe said.
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Finally, if any author is deceased, the author's heirs per stirpes will have to execute that right, further complicating matters.
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It is best when making a per stirpes distribution to specify what is meant since different jurisdictions have varying interpretations of the per stirpes rule.
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Under the representation or per stirpes by representation regimes that are now the default under the Uniform Probate Code, if there are no longer primary beneficiaries, the assets are divided equally at the next level.
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82) If the decedent leaves a surviving spouse and more than one child or descendants through more than one child, then one-third of the separate property passes to the spouse and two-thirds pass to the children or to the descendants--equally if in the same degree of kindred, but per stirpes if otherwise.
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He says he will be virtually "disinherited" when the estate terminates in 2007 as per stirpes distribution through family lines means his mother will inherit her share as the eldest living relative in their line.
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By contrast, the general rule in civil law systems is that the bulk of an individual's property must pass on death to his descendants immediately and unconditionally, in equal shares per stirpes, regardless of his wishes or their needs.
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per stirpes and not per capita" to include issue of a deceased child); In re Clark's Estate, 59 A.
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264) Shari'a law also "makes the estate devolve (subject to the rights of the husband or wife) upon the nearest blood relations, who divide it amongst themselves per stirpes, allotting to females half the share allotted to males in each grade.
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