collaterals

Collaterals are relatives who descend from a common ancestor , other than direct ancestors and issue . Examples of one’s collaterals would be relatives such as uncles, aunts, or cousins. On the other hand, one’s ancestors are parents, grandparents, great-grandparents.

[Last reviewed in July of 2022 by the Wex Definitions Team ]

Keywords

• property
• future interests

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