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What is the octogenarian rule? Understanding an Outdated Legal Fiction
Dating back to the common law era, the 'fertile octogenarian' was a legal fiction that presumed any living person, regardless of age, was capable of bearing children. This bizarre and now largely obsolete concept was central to applying the arcane and complex legal principle known as the Rule Against Perpetuities. Understanding **what is the octogenarian rule** offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of property law and its impact on estate planning.
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