[WSBAPT] death of beneficiary during probate

[Diane Kiepe]

Correct.  If there was only a survivorship requirement as of the first
decedent's death.  I have had to explain this in a couple of situations
I've been involved in (sometimes survivors believe they only count).



Diane Kiepe
Kiepe Estate and Probate, PLLC
diane at kiepelaw.com
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On Fri, May 8, 2026 at 9:18 AM Jenna Brozik <Jenna at prinzandbrozik.com>
wrote:

> Hello list mates,
>
>
>
> Mother passed away and PR opened up a probate. The mother’s will states
> everything goes to the three children in equal shares, per capita.  One of
> the children (a son) died after the mother passed away about a year later
> while the probate was still open.  The son still gets his share, but it
> passes according to the son’s will, correct?  Or to his issue if he didn’t
> have a will.
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
>
>
> Jenna Brozik
>
> *Managing Attorney*
>
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