{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "eptl", "section": "1-2.10", "citation": "EPTL § 1-2.10", "heading": "Issue", "text": ["§ 1-2.10 Issue", "(a)  Unless a contrary intention is indicated:", "(1)  Issue are the descendants in any degree from a common ancestor.", "(2)  The terms \"issue\" and \"descendants\", in subparagraph (1), include adopted children."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EPT/1-2.10", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "Unless a contrary intent appears, **issue means descendants of any generation from a common ancestor**, and both “issue” and “descendants” **include adopted children.** ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/eptl/1-2.10", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}