Relatives in the generation below the decedent, such as the decedent's children, are called?

Relatives in the generation below the decedent, such as the decedent's children, are called?

• A. Ancestors or ascendants
• B. Collateral relatives
• C. Heirs
• D. Descendants

Answer: (D)

Relatives in the generation below the decedent are described as descendants. This term refers to lineal offspring in the family tree—children, grandchildren, and so on—who come directly down from the decedent. Ancestors or ascendants are the generations above, such as parents or grandparents. Collateral relatives are those not in the direct line of descent (like siblings or cousins). Heirs are those entitled to inherit, which can include descendants but is about the right to receive property rather than the generational position itself. Since the question points to the generation directly below the decedent, the correct term is descendants.

Relatives in the generation below the decedent are described as descendants. This term refers to lineal offspring in the family tree—children, grandchildren, and so on—who come directly down from the decedent. Ancestors or ascendants are the generations above, such as parents or grandparents. Collateral relatives are those not in the direct line of descent (like siblings or cousins). Heirs are those entitled to inherit, which can include descendants but is about the right to receive property rather than the generational position itself. Since the question points to the generation directly below the decedent, the correct term is descendants.