Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Utah
Both of my parents are deceased. They left a will stating how the estate should be divided between 6 siblings and their spouses. One sibling died before my parents. Is the spouse of this child entitled to part of the estate?
Asked on 5/07/10, 11:15 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Randy Lish
Randy M. Lish, Attorney at Law
It depends on what the will says. Most of the time, property is left to a person,, peer stirpes. This means that if that person predeceases the parent, the property goes to the children, not the spouse. However, sometimes the person writing the will wants a different result, and the nattorney will draft the will accordingly. Call me if you have further questions.
Randy M. Lish
Answered on 5/12/10, 11:34 am
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