Per Stirpes vs Per Capita: The Beneficiary Rules Most Families Have Never Heard Of

Understanding the difference between per stirpes and per capita can determine whether your grandchildren receive an inheritance or are unintentionally left out.

# Per Stirpes vs Per Capita: The Beneficiary Rules Most Families Have Never Heard Of Understanding the difference between per stirpes and per capita can determine whether your grandchildren receive an inheritance or are unintentionally left out. **Read the full article:** [Kiplinger](https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/estate-planning/per-stirpes-vs-per-capita-beneficiary-rules) *This article was originally published by Kiplinger. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*