Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

a brother died and left awill. he made the will about 30 years ago.he was unmarried and had 6 siblings when he made the will..at the time he made the will one sister lived in the same house. it was my brother instructions in the will to leave the house to this sister. in the event this sister

pre deceased him her share would be divided between her 2 children as well as the other siblings.now at the time of his death this sister has died as well as 2 other siblings .H OW IS THE HOME TO BE DIVIded? .in the will it was specified that the 2 children of the deceased sister would get 1/12th of the house each.1/6th was to go to the other siblings 2other siblings have since died what becomes of their 1/6th share? Do the heirs of the deceased siblings divide their share or does the deceased share get divided by the surviving siblings?


Asked on 9/11/09, 8:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bernard J. Berkowitz Berkowitz & Raiken

It depends on the way the will is worded. Who is probating the will? Who is the Executor? The will needs to be seen by a lawyer so you can get the right answer. Please cal for an appointment. Mention Law Guru and the first half hour is free.

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Answered on 9/17/09, 10:26 am


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