Clarification of &quot;per stirpes&quot;
<p>If it matters, this is in the US state of Oregon.</p>

<p>If we bequeath equal shares of something to our two children <em>per stirpes</em>, is his/her spouse automatically included, or only their children?</p>

<h2>Only the children</h2>

<p>If I may suggest, don't put Latin terms you (and possibly your executor) don't understand - state what you want to happen in plain English. Oh, and hire a lawyer to draft it.</p>

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