Descent and Distribution

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This is Chapter 2 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Descent and Distribution.” It is part of Subtitle II “Wills and Decedents' Estates”, which is part of Title 64.2 “Wills, Trusts, and Fiduciaries”. It contains 7 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 7 sections.

§ 64.2-200	Course of descents generally; right of Commonwealth if no other heir
§ 64.2-201	Distribution of personal estate; right of Commonwealth if no other distributee
§ 64.2-202	When persons take per capita and when per stirpes; collaterals of the half blood
§ 64.2-203	Inheritance rights of certain individuals
§ 64.2-204	Afterborn heirs
§ 64.2-205	Right of entry or action for land not affected by descent cast
§ 64.2-206	Advancements brought into hotchpot