what is per stirpes distribution
Definition. A method for distributing the estate of a deceased individual. Per stirpes (which is Latin for per branch) specifies that each branch of the deceased person's family receives an equal share of the estate, regardless of how many people are in that branch.er stirpes (which is Latin for per branch) specifies that each branch of the deceased person's family receives an equal share of the estate, regardless of how many people are in that branch.