If I was named an alternate beneficiary for my grandmother’s Will since my father passed away before her, what should I expect?
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If I was named an alternate beneficiary for my grandmother’s Will since my father passed away before her, what should I expect?
Asked on May 22, 2013 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your losses. If you are the successor beneficiary under the Will then when the Will is probated you will be the one to receive what your Father would have received from the estate. I would make sure that you have a certified copy of your Father's Death certificate. Once the proposed executor has everything in order for filing you should receive "notice" of the intent to offer the WIll for probate to the probate court. This could come in the form of a Citation or the executor could ask you to sign a waiver. Either way seek separate counsel before signing anything. Good luck.
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