Posthumous children.
Posthumous children unprovided for by the father's will, shall inherit the same interest as though no will had been made. [§3534.]
Heirs of a devisee.
If a devisee die before the testator, his heirs shall inherit the amount so devised to him unless from the terms of the will a contrary intent is manifest. [§3537.] The word heir in this section does not include the widow of the testator, and she cannot inherit from a child to whom property has been devised by his father, but who has died before the father.
Married women.
A married woman may act as executor independent of her husband. [§3545.]
Minors.
If a minor under eighteen years of age is appointed executor, there is a temporary vacancy as to him until he reaches that age. [§3546.]
Administration. Who entitled. Order.
In other cases where an executor is not appointed by will, administration shall be granted: