Who is who? Flashcards
1
Q
The decedent is
A
the person who died
2
Q
The descendant is
A
one who inherits from the decedent
3
Q
Collateral kindred is
A
All persons related by blood to the decedent but who are not descendants.
4
Q
First line collaterals are
A
descendants of the decedent’s parents
I.e siblings, niece and nephews
5
Q
Second line collaterals are
A
descendants of the decedent’s grandparents
i.e aunts/uncles + 1st cousins
6
Q
Third line collaterals are
A
descendants of the decedent’s great grandparents
i.e. great aunts/uncles + 2nd cousins
7
Q
Laughing heirs are
A
distant distant relatives
