Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio
Deceased beneficiary
A will list four people that are to split the inheritance 4 ways. 2 of the four are deceased. Does the inheritance transfer automatically to their heirs or do the remaining 2 now get a 50% amount
Asked on 4/25/04, 6:31 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Frank Rozanc
Frank J. Rozanc, Esq.
Re: Deceased beneficiary
If the will is silent, then the bequest to the deceased beneficiaries lapse, and the residual is split between the survivors.
Answered on 4/25/04, 8:26 pm