Meryl's daughter Nixie dies before Meryl, leaving Nixie's son Orman. On Meryl's death, it is learned that her will gives "to my daughter Nixie my farm near Pratt, Kansas." Most likely, the gift of the farm will lapse in part.

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​Meryl's daughter Nixie dies before Meryl, leaving Nixie's son Orman. On Meryl's death, it is learned that her will gives "to my daughter Nixie my farm near Pratt, Kansas." Most likely, the gift of the farm will lapse in part.

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The gift will lapse in full because Nixie predeceased Meryl, and typically, unless there is a provision in the will for such a situation, the gift does not pass to Nixie's heirs.

​Meryl's Daughter Nixie Dies Before Meryl, Leaving Nixie's Son Orman

Meryl's Daughter Nixie Dies Before Meryl, Leaving Nixie's Son Orman