[WSBAPT] Specific Bequest to Deceased Beneficiary

[Lewis, Amy C.]

Anti-lapse statute RCW 11.12.110: Death of grandparent's issue before grantor. (<i>Effective until January 1, 2022.</i>) (wa.gov)<https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=11.12.110>.  It goes to the daughter’s issue.


Amy Lewis, Attorney
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From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Inge Fordham
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 1:32 PM
To: WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt at lists.wsbarppt.com>
Subject: [WSBAPT] Specific Bequest to Deceased Beneficiary

I have a probate where the decedent left a specific bequest of $1 to her daughter.  The daughter predeceased the decedent.  The will does not state “to my daughter if she survives me,” nor does it say “per stirpes.”  The specific language is” “To my daughter, xxxxxx, I leave the sum of exactly one dollar ($1.00).  This bequest shall be the entirety of the property xxxxxx shall receive under this will.”  Does the specific bequest lapse, or must the $1.00 be split between the deceased beneficiary’s issue?  (I realize this is somewhat silly because it’s $1.00 but nonetheless, want to get this right).

Thank you,

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Inge A. Fordham | Attorney
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