Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia
Wills
On the will, spouse is list as heir unless deceased, then the children are heirs. If some of the children are now deceased, are the heirs only the living children, or do the heirs include living children and children of the deceased children?
Asked on 8/10/07, 12:49 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
Re: Wills
The answer completely depends on the wording of the will. Depending on the language, it could be either.
Answered on 8/10/07, 12:54 pm
Charles W. Field
Charles W. Field, Attorney at Law
Re: Wills
This will depend on whether the bequests to the children are "per stirpes" or "per capita". Ask a local attorney to review the will, if one aleady exists, and explain these terms. If the will has not been prepared, follow the same procedure.
Answered on 8/10/07, 1:04 pm
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