patrilineal succession

Patrilineal succession is a system where descent and inheritance are traced through the father's line. This contrasts with matrilineal succession, where lineage is traced through the mother's line. In societies with patrilineal kinship organization, property and status are typically passed from father to son.12345

Laws of intestate succession, which govern inheritance when there is no will, are influenced by kinship structures. The composition of heirs differs between matrilineal and patrilineal societies. While historical views sometimes considered patrilineal systems more advanced, both systems are valid methods of organizing kinship and inheritance. It's important to distinguish between matrilineal kinship and matriarchy, as the former refers to tracing descent, not necessarily female political dominance.4536