Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Virginia
Wills
Can a dead person inherit anything?
Asked on 6/21/07, 11:22 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Wills
No, the dead cannot inherit; only living persons have such capability.
Answered on 6/21/07, 11:52 pm
Mark S. Moroknek
Kelly & Curtis, PLLC.
Re: Wills
I would like to see one try...sorry just a joke.
No, if a benficiary predeceases the death of the testator, the bequest goes back into the estate.
Answered on 6/22/07, 12:24 am