When a legatee or devisee dies before the testator, a gift to that person in the testator's will is

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When a legatee or devisee dies before the testator, the gift to that person is considered a lapsed legacy or devise. This means that the gift has failed because the intended recipient is not able to receive it, and it will be distributed according to the residuary clause of the will or intestate succession if there is no residuary clause. Adeemed by extinction refers to the situation where the property subject to the gift is no longer in existence at the time of the testator's death. Adeemed by satisfaction refers to the situation where the testator gives a gift during their lifetime to the same person who is named in the will, effectively satisfying the bequest in the will. Exempt property refers to certain types of property that are protected from creditors or bankruptcy proceedings.

When a Legatee or Devisee Dies Before the Testator, a Gift