Can a person refuse an inheritance? If so does the money go to their heirs?
Asked on 8/25/13, 3:21 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Yes, a person can refuse his/her portion of an inheritance by filing a Disclaimer. To determine how the disclaimed assets will be distributed, it will depend on the circumstances of the probate. For instance, if there is a will, it is possible that there is a provision that indicates a secondary beneficiary, or it may default to a residuary clause in the will. It also depends on the type and title of the assets. To thoroughly answer your question, you should contact an attorney that handles probate matters.
Answered on 8/25/13, 5:01 pm
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