collateral heir

One who is neither a direct descendant nor an ancestor of the decedent, but whose kinship is through a collateral line, such as a brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, or cousin. Cf. lineal heir. [Cases: Descent and Distribution 32, 37. C.J.S. Descent and Distribution §§ 40–41, 44–49.]

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译者张文，国际知名商学院金融专业，擅长翻译各种与结构性融资及衍生品诉讼相关的法律文件。