In such cases, the damages recovered, less the expenses of recovery, expenses of administration, taxes or other debts as approved by the probate court, shall become a part of the decedent's estate and be distributed in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
Source. PS 191:13. 1893, 67:5. 1923, 107:1. PL 302:14. 1935, 80:1. RL 355:14. RSA 556:14. 1971, 490:3, eff. Aug. 31, 1971.