HRS §560:2-107
Inheriting regardless of shared ancestors
This rule says that when someone dies without a will, their heirs inherit based on their relationship, not on how many common ancestors they share in the same generation. It makes clear that the number of shared ancestors does not affect inheritance.
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The statute, as written — Inheritance without regard to number of common ancestors in the same generation
An heir shall inherit without regard to how many common ancestors in the same generation the heir shares with the decedent.
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