Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Possibly. You have not provided sufficient information regarding the circumstances.

The answer depends on whether or not the deceased had a will at the time of death. If so, then the will would control the distribution of the deceased's assets. If not, then NY intestacy law would control. Children of the deceased usually have a claim in the deceased's estate, absent a will.

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The first question is whether there was a will. If so, that will would have to be reviewed to see what it says as to what happens to a bequest that lapses.

The second question is whether the deceased heir pre-deceased the person about whose estate you are inquiring.

More information is needed in order to determine what your rights, if any, are.

You may feel free to contact me, with all necessary details, or you may contact any of the thousands of attorneys in New York who are qualified to answer your questions about this matter.

Good luck to you.