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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Per Capita
Per capita is a Latin expression meaning “by heads” or “for each person”.
In succession law, distribution per capita means each beneficiary receives an equal share individually.
The method treats all entitled persons equally regardless of family branch.
For example, if four beneficiaries inherit per capita, each receives one-quarter of the estate.
Per capita distribution differs from distribution per stirpes, where shares are divided according to family lines.
Per capita is a Latin expression meaning “by heads” or “for each person”.
In succession law, distribution per capita means each beneficiary receives an equal share individually.
The method treats all entitled persons equally regardless of family branch.
For example, if four beneficiaries inherit per capita, each receives one-quarter of the estate.
Per capita distribution differs from distribution per stirpes, where shares are divided according to family lines.
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