| Keyword | CPC | PCC | Volume | Score | Length of keyword |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| issue definition in estate law | 0.14 | 0.6 | 9457 | 52 | 30 |
| issue | 1.79 | 0.9 | 4976 | 65 | 5 |
| definition | 0.79 | 0.2 | 9757 | 30 | 10 |
| in | 0.71 | 0.3 | 3630 | 49 | 2 |
| estate | 0.81 | 0.8 | 7171 | 58 | 6 |
| law | 0.06 | 0.4 | 5583 | 77 | 3 |
| Keyword | CPC | PCC | Volume | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| issue definition in estate law | 0.84 | 0.4 | 9150 | 45 |
| definition of issue in estate planning | 0.13 | 0.7 | 7636 | 98 |
| issue meaning in law | 0.45 | 0.5 | 1651 | 25 |
| what is an issue in law | 0.89 | 0.9 | 3737 | 98 |
| what does issue mean in law | 0.29 | 0.9 | 7321 | 88 |
| define issue in estate planning | 1.67 | 0.1 | 3568 | 55 |
| issue of law definition | 1.35 | 0.6 | 6866 | 35 |
| legal definition of issue | 1.3 | 0.9 | 5075 | 48 |
| legal definition of issue in wills | 1.61 | 0.6 | 5076 | 24 |
| definition of issue in a will | 2 | 0.3 | 4039 | 2 |
| legal meaning of issue | 1.08 | 0.8 | 1577 | 77 |
| what is a legal issue in law | 1.95 | 0.8 | 5275 | 56 |
| legal term issue definition | 0.36 | 0.3 | 5110 | 37 |
| what does issue mean legally | 1 | 0.6 | 1224 | 75 |
| what does issue mean in a will | 0.43 | 0.7 | 1058 | 79 |
| issue in legal terms | 1 | 1 | 5528 | 100 |
| legal term issue define | 1.11 | 0.6 | 6880 | 64 |
| what does the legal term issue mean | 0.98 | 0.8 | 1712 | 24 |
| what is meant by a legal issue | 1.13 | 1 | 7172 | 19 |
“Issue” of a person means all his or her lineal descendants of all generations, with the relationship of parent and child at each generation being determined by the definitions of child and parent. Often, an estate planning lawyer will provide that a bequest will go to a beneficiary's "issue" if that beneficiary doesn't survive.
What is issue in a will?Issue is a technical legal term meaning all of a person’s lineal descendants, including but not limited to their children. This difference is important in interpreting distribution and substitution clauses in wills. Take care when using the words “children” and “issue” in a will and seek professional advice. Language can be confusing.
What is the meaning of issue?A person’s “issue” means all of their descendants, or offspring, including children. “Children” are their direct descendants only. Meaning of “children” – its usual or ordinary dictionary meaning. The meaning of “children” hardly needs mentioning but are those direct offspring from their parents, that is the first generation.
What does “issue” mean in succession law?“Issue” has a wider meaning than just “children”. It is a technical legal term meaning all of a person’s lineal descendants, including their children, (see graphic below). In state and territory succession legislation “issue” appears in provisions dealing with the construction of wills and intestacy, and in some property legislation.
