Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
In my grandmothers will it states . "If any said beneficiaries shall predecease me, his or her share thereof shall pass equally to his or her lineal descendants if any, and if none, equally to the remaining beneficiaries." My mother that is listed as a beneficiary had passed before 1 year before my grandmother. The executor of the will is telling me that my mothers shares legally go to the other siblings & I will not be getting anything.
3 Answers from Attorneys
On these facts, that conclusion sounds wrong. It appears your mother's share passes equally to her lineal descendants, which would be you. If no lineal descendants than the other beneficiaries would receive her share. This assumes you are, in fact, a lineal descendant of your mother. Seek some legal help.
You would be entitled to a share of what you mother would have received.
With the wording that your have given, you are a direct lineal descendant - you need to have a lawyer protect your interest ASAP. Sadly when someone dies the walls begin to shed the worms. Your assets may be lost and not recoverable if you don't assert your claim now. Good luck and God Bless. So sorry for your loss.
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