Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Washington
What happens to a will if the estate has not gone through probate and the primary beneficiary dies before probate has been recorded?
Asked on 2/18/10, 8:32 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ann Sattler
Aiken, St. Louis & Siljeg, P.S.
I'm not sure of your question. Typically a will is admitted to probate. If you are asking what happens to the gift to a beneficiary in the will who dies before probate is completed, that depends upon what the will says. Sometimes a will says if a beneficiary doesn't survive for X number of days then nothing goes to that person's estate; other times it will go to their children, for example. If you want a more precise answer you should have the will reviewed. If you need further assistance you may contact me.
Answered on 2/23/10, 10:36 am