Understanding Per Stirpes Designations

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Understanding Per Stirpes Designations

What does it mean to devise an asset, per stirpes? In Latin, this translates to “by the roots” or “by the branch,” and is a way for testators to direct the distribution of their estate if a beneficiary predeceased the testator. This is also known as “by right of representation.” How it works When you […]