A gift is given to the testator's issue or descendants,with each surviving descendant dividing the share that his or her parent would have taken if the parent had survived.This is known as division ________.

A) per stirpes
B) per capita
C) inter vivos
D) causa mortis

Per Stirpes

A distribution in which each surviving descendant divides the share that his or her parent would have taken if the parent had survived. Also called by right of representation.

Descendants

Individuals who are the direct blood relatives in the downward line, including children, grandchildren, and so on.

Surviving Descendant

A direct blood relative of a deceased individual, such as a child or grandchild, who is entitled to inherit under the laws of intestacy.