Distribution by branch of the family, so a deceased child's share passes to their children.
In Islamic law
Classical faraid does not use representation in the same way — a grandchild whose parent predeceased may be excluded by a surviving son. Several modern jurisdictions address this by an obligatory bequest; approaches differ, so ask a scholar.
In Canadian law
Common in Canadian wills. Contrasted with per capita, where surviving beneficiaries share equally and a predeceased branch takes nothing.
No significant difference between the four Sunni schools is recorded on this point in the sources reviewed. Where a specific case turns on it, ask a qualified scholar rather than relying on a general summary.
Canadian legal detail
Treadstone Law, an Ontario firm with a wills and estates practice, covers the Canadian side of this in more depth:
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This entry is general information, not legal or religious advice. Inheritance turns on the exact family circumstances. Confirm Canadian law with a lawyer in your province, and any religious ruling with a qualified scholar.