Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York
If a will designates estate to be split equally between two daughters, and one of the daughters dies before the parent, and leaves behind one child of their own, how are assets then split. The daughter still living has 3 children.
Asked on 6/10/12, 8:33 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Arnold Nager
Arnold H. Nager, Esquire
The Will needs to be examined for the specific language of the intent of the Testator.
Answered on 6/11/12, 3:46 am
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Unless the will specifies differently, it will all go to the survivor.
Answered on 6/11/12, 5:55 am
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