Hi, Nel.  Once the land vested in the grandson, it became a part of his estate alone.

At his death intestate, since primogeniture yet was in force and effect and he had no issue, that estate passed under the ancient rules of descent and distribution, hence it ascended to that grandson's father (his mother could not inherit under the facts that you have stated).

Paul



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  Subject: [VA-ROOTS] A question on primogeniture.....


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  You have a maternal grandfather who has no sons who leaves 100A to his
  grandson. This grandson dies intestate 10+ years later leaving no wife or
  kids. His parents and a known brother (who had rec'd 50A from this same
  grandfather) are known to be living.

  Who inherits this 100A?

  And why?

  Thanks a bunch!
  Nel

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