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Descendant

Those person who are born of, or from children of, another are called that person’s descendants.

Those person who are born of, or from children of, another are called that person’s descendants.

Grandchildren are descendants of their grandfather as children are descendants of their natural parents.

The law also distinguishes between collateral descendants and lineal descendants.

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Unless otherwise noted, this article was written by Lloyd Duhaime, Barrister, Solicitor, Attorney and Lawyer (and Notary Public!). It is not intended to be legal advice and you would be foolhardy to rely on it in respect to any specific situation you or an acquaintance may be facing. In addition, the law changes rapidly and sometimes with little notice so from time to time, an article may not be up to date. Therefore, this is merely legal information designed to educate the reader. If you have a real situation, this information will serve as a good springboard to get legal advice from a lawyer.

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