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McGehee v. Edwards

No. 031595Supreme Court of Virginia

031595 McGehee v. Edwards 06/10/2004 The trial court erred in concluding that the term "direct lineal descendants" used in certain inter vivos trusts created prior to 1978 includes adopted persons. The decree …

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031595 McGehee v. Edwards 06/10/2004 The trial court erred in concluding that the term "direct lineal descendants" used in certai…

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Supreme Court of Virginia
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Oct 4, 2026
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Jun 10, 2004
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031595 McGehee v. Edwards 06/10/2004 The trial court erred in concluding that the term "direct lineal descendants" used in certain inter vivos trusts created prior to 1978 includes adopted persons. The decree is reversed and final judgment is entered.

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