Consanguinity
- With a Will or Trust you decide who you want to inherit your assets.
- If you don't use a Will or a Trust then below is the family tree that the probate court will use to distribute your assets.
- The term "con·san·guin·i·ty" comes from latin 'Con' = 'with' and 'Sanguis' = 'blood' meaning your blood family relations. No spouses, or step-relatives are included.
- Note that adoption does legally move someone into your legal family tree and gives them full rights to inherit.
| Great-Great Grandparents | ||||
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Great Grandparents |
Great-Grand Uncles & Aunts |
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| Grandparents |
Great Uncles & Aunts |
First Cousins Twice Removed |
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| Parents | Uncles & Aunts |
First Cousins Once Removed |
Second Cousins Once Removed |
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| You | Brothers & Sisters | First Cousins | Second Cousins | Third Cousins |
| Children | Nephews & Nieces |
First Cousins Once Removed |
Second Cousins Once Removed |
Third Cousins Once Removed |
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Grand Children |
Great Nephews & Nieces |
First Cousins Twice Removed |
Second Cousins Twice Removed |
Third Cousins Twice Removed |
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Great-Grand Children |
Great Grand Nephews & Nieces |
First Cousins Thrice Removed |
Second Cousins Thrice Removed |
Third Cousins Thrice Removed |