A distribution of an estate in which grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the deceased inherit by representation of their parent is known as a(n) ________.

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A per stirpes distribution is a way of distributing an estate to the descendants of a deceased person. It means that each branch of the family (for example, each child or grandchild) receives an equal share, and if any member of a branch is deceased, their share is split equally among their own children (or other descendants) in a process called representation, hence the term "by representation of their parent." This allows for a fair distribution of the estate among all of the deceased person's descendants, even if some of them are deceased themselves.

A Distribution of an Estate in Which Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren