If in my grandfather’s Will he left land to my dad and my uncle to “share and share alike” but my dad died, does his half go to his children or my uncle?
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If in my grandfather’s Will he left land to my dad and my uncle to “share and share alike” but my dad died, does his half go to his children or my uncle?
Asked on October 30, 2014 under Estate Planning, New Mexico
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. The Will has to be read as a whole. There are certain words that matter in there. I am assuming your Dad pre-deceased your Grandfather? There should be a paragraph that says what happens if that case. Please take the Will to an attorney to read. Good luck.
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