What is Per Capita?
In a per capita distribution, an equal share of an estate is given to each heir, all of whom stand in equal degree of relationship from a decedent. A per capita bequest usually lapses if the beneficiary predeceases the testator, as opposed to per stirpes where the legal heirs of the predeceased heir take that share and split it.
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