Definition of heir.

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  • (1) the following surviving persons:
    • (a) the decedent's spouse;
    • (b) the decedent's children as provided in Section 75-2-114;
    • (c) the decedent's natural parents, or if the decedent was adopted, then his adoptive parents;
    • (d) the decedent's stepchildren who:
      • (i) are in their minority at the time of decedent's death; and
      • (ii) are primarily financially dependent on the decedent.
  • (2) "Heirs" means any blood relative as provided by the law of intestate succession if the decedent is not survived by a person under Subsections (1)(a), (b), or (c).




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