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What happens to the property and possessions left to a beneficiary if the beneficiary dies before the maker of the will?

April 26, 2017Beneficiary happens Left Maker possessions Property

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What happens to the property and possessions left to a beneficiary if the beneficiary dies before the maker of the will?

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If the will was never updated and does not state a different intention, then the gift may pass to the deceased beneficiary’s spouse, children or adult independent partner in the same manner as if the beneficiary died intestate – that is, as if beneficiary died without a will.