Delaware § 505 - Posthumous children.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 505 — Posthumous children., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 505. Posthumous children.
Posthumous children, born alive, shall be considered as though living at the death of their parent.
59 Del. Laws, c. 384, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 505
What does Delaware Code § 505 cover?
Section 505 ("Posthumous children.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. 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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