Lineal Descendant
/ˈlɪniəl dɪˈsɛndənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who is directly descended in a straight line from an ancestor, such as a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild, often relevant in inheritance and estate law.
The estate was passed on to the decedent's lineal descendants according to the will.
Forms
- lineal descendants
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Commentary
Used primarily in inheritance contexts to distinguish direct bloodline heirs from collateral relatives; drafting should clarify generational scope to avoid ambiguity.
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