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substitutio heredis

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A quick definition of substitutio heredis:

Substitutio heredis is a legal term from ancient Rome that refers to a type of inheritance. It means that if the original heir cannot inherit, then someone else will take their place. This can happen in two ways: either the substitute inherits after the original heir, or they inherit instead of the original heir.

A more thorough explanation:

SUBSTITUTIO HEREDIS

Substitutio heredis is a Latin term used in Roman law. It refers to two types of substitution:

  1. Substitution (3): When a testator (person making a will) names a primary heir, but also names a substitute heir in case the primary heir cannot inherit.
  2. Substitution (4): When a testator names a primary heir, but also names a substitute heir who will inherit if the primary heir inherits but then dies before passing on the inheritance.

Example 1: A testator writes a will leaving all their property to their son, but also names their daughter as a substitute heir in case the son dies before inheriting. This is an example of substitution (3).

Example 2: A testator writes a will leaving all their property to their grandson, but also names their granddaughter as a substitute heir in case the grandson inherits but then dies before passing on the inheritance. This is an example of substitution (4).

These examples illustrate how a testator can provide for the possibility that their chosen heir may not be able to inherit or may not be able to pass on the inheritance. By naming a substitute heir, the testator ensures that their property will still go to someone they choose.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] baddestbunny
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[] baddestbunny
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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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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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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
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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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