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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 31-2-106

  • Per stirpes: The legal means by which the children of a decedent, upon the death of an ancestor at a level above that of the decedent, receive by right of representation the share of the ancestor

If representation is called for by this title, such representation shall be per stirpes.