Deceased beneficiary
One of my beneficary's just died.
Will her heirs now get the money I left to her, or does it go back into my estate?
Asked on 4/24/09, 11:28 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Norman Nadel
Norman Nadel, Esq.
Re: Deceased beneficiary
It depends on the provisions of your Will.If you are concerned, you should consider rewriting your Will or signing a Codicil.If you present Will is silent on this matter and expresses no preference, the gift will be protected by New York's anti-lapse provision and go to the heirs of the beneficiary.
Answered on 4/24/09, 11:59 am
