2006 Massachusetts Code - Section 8. Inheritance or succession by right of representation; posthumous children.

Section 8. Inheritance or succession by right of representation is the taking by the descendants of a deceased heir of the same share or right in the estate of another person as their parent would have taken if living. Posthumous children shall be considered as living at the death of their parent.

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