Alabama § 35-4-8 - Posthumous Children Included in “Heirs,” “Issue,” or “Children.”
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-4-8 — Posthumous Children Included in “Heirs,” “Issue,” or “Children.”, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-4-8. Posthumous Children Included in “Heirs,” “Issue,” or “Children.”
Where a future estate is limited to “heirs,” “issue,” or “children,” posthumous children are entitled to take the estate in the same manner as if born before the death of the parent. Any future estate depending upon the death of a person without heirs, issue, or children is defeated by the birth of a posthumous child of such person capable of taking by descent.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-4-8
What does Code of Alabama § 35-4-8 cover?
Section 35-4-8 ("Posthumous Children Included in “Heirs,” “Issue,” or “Children.”") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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