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18-A §2-114. Persons related to decedent through 2 lines
Title 18-A: PROBATE CODE
Article 2: INTESTATE SUCCESSION AND WILLS
Part 1: INTESTATE SUCCESSION
§2-114. Persons related to decedent through 2 lines
A person who is related to the decedent through 2 lines of relationship is entitled to only a single share based on the relationship which would entitle him to the larger share. In cases where such an heir would take equal shares, he shall be entitled to the equivalent of a single share. The court shall equitably apportion the amount equivalent in value to the share denied such heir by the provisions of this section. [1979, c. 540, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
1979, c. 540, §1 (NEW).