Martin's will states, "I leave my gold pocket watch to Laurie." Laurie dies before Martin. This creates

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​Martin's will states, "I leave my gold pocket watch to Laurie." Laurie dies before Martin. This creates

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When a gift in a will is left to a specific individual who dies before the testator (person who made the will), it creates a lapsed legacy. The gift will no longer be distributed according to the terms of the will and will instead be distributed according to the laws of intestacy or to other residuary beneficiaries named in the will.

​Martin's Will States, "I Leave My Gold Pocket Watch to Laurie

Martin's Will States, "I Leave My Gold Pocket Watch to Laurie