Kentucky Will Beneficiary Rules

Summary

If a wills beneficiary predeceases the testator and no alternate is named, the deceased beneficiarys heirs may inherit their share according to Kentucky law. If the will does not specify otherwise, the inheritance is typically divided among the remaining beneficiaries. Seek legal advice for clarification.

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In Kentucky if a person listed in a will as a beneficiary is dead, will the serving beneficiary get the inheritance
Hello ****. According to the Kentucky Revised Statutes ยง*.*, if a beneficiary predeceases the testator and no alternate has been named, the deceased beneficiary's heirs may inherit their share. However, it depends greatly on the specific language used in the will.
The other beneficiary is alive. Nothing else is worded
Hello ****. If no alternate beneficiary is named and the will doesn't state otherwise, the inheritance typically is divided among the remaining beneficiaries. However, you should seek legal advice for clarification.