“Issue” is a legal word often used in wills regarding estate distribution
Language can be confusing. Words like ‘issue’ and ‘children’, may be thought of in one way by some, but be interpreted differently by others, see graphic.
They have the potential to generate different interpretations and outcomes.
The problems may not arise until the will-maker has passed away; leaving the question what did they really mean? This article is about the meaning of issue in wills.