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descent and distribution

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A quick definition of descent and distribution:

Descent and distribution refers to the rules that decide how a person's things are given out after they die. If the person wrote a will, their things will be given out according to what they wrote. If they didn't write a will, the state will decide who gets what.

A more thorough explanation:

Descent and distribution is a legal term that refers to how a person's assets are distributed after they pass away. This area of law determines who gets what when someone dies.

If the person who passed away left a valid will, their assets will be distributed according to their wishes. However, if there is no will, the state's intestate laws will determine how the property will be distributed.

For example, if John passes away and he left a will stating that his house should go to his daughter, then his daughter will inherit the house. However, if John did not leave a will, the state's intestate laws will determine who inherits the house.

Another example is if Sarah passes away and she has no living relatives. In this case, her assets will be distributed according to the state's intestate laws.

These examples illustrate how descent and distribution works in practice. It is important to have a valid will to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] baddestbunny
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I said accosted not assaulted
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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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Oooooo me too
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omg is this good or bad
Dkk
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Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
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windyMagician
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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