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’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