Postremogeniture

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Postremogeniture

Postby Slava » Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:13 pm

Also known as Ultimogeniture, inheritance by the Youngest son.

I was going to say opposite, but it's not really, to primogeniture, inheritance by the Oldest son.
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Postby Bailey » Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:33 pm

Actually, according to the dictionaries I've consulted the heir need not be male. Some females have primo'ed their way in.

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Postby Perry » Fri Nov 07, 2008 6:10 pm

My progeny can relax. Nothing much to inherit.
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Postby Stargzer » Sat Nov 08, 2008 10:21 pm

My progeny can relax. Nothing much to inherit.
That depends on their gender and whether your state follows English Common Law. A friend of mine said that in our state, the oldest son can be made responsible if the parents go on welfare, but not the daughters or younger sons. A good reason to consider residing in another state!
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Postby Bailey » Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:23 pm

A good reason to consider residing in another state!
among others.

waay too far east for me!

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