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alan kearnalan kearn Posts: 911
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I am 82 years old and my last will made 19 years ago has my wife is first in line then states equal parts to each of my four sisters whose ages at present vary between 65 and 78 years old they like me are at an age where we can abruptly leave this earth.
There are no special bequests and nothing of real value in our home that would be worth arguing about.
My home is paid for and I do have some cash assets and nothing that could cause any complications.
Three of my sisters have one daughter the other sister has two daughters.

Now to my question
If one of my sisters dies will her portion of the will be automatically paid out to her daughter/daughters or do I need to have a new will that includes the daughters.

Thanks

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    molliepopsmolliepops Posts: 26,828
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    No you need to name them specifically they won't get a share automatically.
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    ZaphodskiZaphodski Posts: 4,687
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    alan kearn wrote: »
    I am 82 years old and my last will made 19 years ago has my wife is first in line then states equal parts to each of my four sisters whose ages at present vary between 65 and 78 years old they like me are at an age where we can abruptly leave this earth.
    There are no special bequests and nothing of real value in our home that would be worth arguing about.
    My home is paid for and I do have some cash assets and nothing that could cause any complications.
    Three of my sisters have one daughter the other sister has two daughters.

    Now to my question
    If one of my sisters dies will her portion of the will be automatically paid out to her daughter/daughters or do I need to have a new will that includes the daughters.

    Thanks

    Yes, if any blood relative in your will dies with surviving children they will share the deceased inheritance in equal shares, unless the will states explicitly otherwise.

    Oh, and bear in mind, your home is likely to be considered by your beneficiaries as quite valuable, even if you don't see it that way.
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    ZaphodskiZaphodski Posts: 4,687
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    molliepops wrote: »
    No you need to name them specifically they won't get a share automatically.

    Have a look here...
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    alan kearnalan kearn Posts: 911
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    Zaphodski wrote: »
    Have a look here...

    Thanks for the post but I am a bit thick regarding anything in legal speak like this.
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