Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Missouri
If someone named in a will is deceased does the inheritance go to the next of kin?
Asked on 11/04/11, 8:50 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack
Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law
The gift described in the Will abates, so that the gift remains in the decedent's residuary estate. whoever is named to take under the remainder clause of the Will takes the gift or its value.
Answered on 11/05/11, 3:56 pm