When a gift is made in a will to a relative who dies before the person who made the will, the deceased relative's children may be able to take their parent's share of the estate.

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This is known as the rule of "lapse" in many jurisdictions. If a beneficiary of a will predeceases the testator, their share typically passes on to their own heirs, usually their children, unless the will specifies otherwise.

When a Gift Is Made in a Will to a Relative