Delaware § 510 - Debts owed to decedent.
Full text of Delaware Delaware Code § 510 — Debts owed to decedent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 510. Debts owed to decedent.
A debt owed to the decedent is charged against the intestate share of the debtor. If the debtor fails to survive the decedent, the debt is not taken into account in computing the intestate share of the debtor’s issue.
59 Del. Laws, c. 384, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 510
What does Delaware Code § 510 cover?
Section 510 ("Debts owed to decedent.") 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.
How do I cite Delaware § 510?
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Is this the official text of Delaware law?
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