Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Deceased beneficiary

One of my beneficary's just died.

Will her heirs now get the money I left to her, or does it go back into my estate?


Asked on 4/24/09, 11:28 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Norman Nadel Norman Nadel, Esq.

Re: Deceased beneficiary

It depends on the provisions of your Will.If you are concerned, you should consider rewriting your Will or signing a Codicil.If you present Will is silent on this matter and expresses no preference, the gift will be protected by New York's anti-lapse provision and go to the heirs of the beneficiary.

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Answered on 4/24/09, 11:59 am


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