Nebraska § 30-2306 - Representation.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 30-2306 — Representation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30-2306. Representation.
If representation is called for by this code, the estate is divided into as many shares as there are surviving heirs in the nearest degree of kinship and deceased persons in the same degree who left issue who survive the decedent, each surviving heir in the nearest degree receiving one share and the share of each deceased person in the same degree being divided among his issue in the same manner.
There must be at least one survivor in a degree of kinship to apply the phrase "by right of representation." In re Estate of Evans, 20 Neb. App. 602, 827 N.W.2d 314 (2013).
When an estate is divided "by representation" as provided for in this section into as many shares as there are surviving heirs in the nearest degree of kinship, the court looks first to the decedent's siblings, then to the decedent's siblings' children, and on down the generational line until reaching a generation containing surviving heirs. In re Estate of Evans, 20 Neb. App. 602, 827 N.W.2d 314 (2013).
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 30-2306
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 30-2306 cover?
Section 30-2306 ("Representation.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. 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 Nebraska § 30-2306?
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