If my daughter is homeless, mentally ill and has contracted TB, since I believe her to now be dead how will that affect how my estate is distributed when I pass?

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If my daughter is homeless, mentally ill and has contracted TB, since I believe her to now be dead how will that affect how my estate is distributed when I pass?

I have not heard from her in 2-1/2 years. She is in my Will, along with my other daughter – 50/50. After I pass away, what must be done to prove that she is gone, so my other daughter can move on with the Will?

Asked on October 1, 2014 under Estate Planning, Colorado

Answers:

A. Houser / The Houser Law Firm

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

If your state allows it, one option to prevent things from being held up may be to allow the sister to hold the missing daughters share in trust for a predetermined period of time and / or until it can be determined if she has passed or not.


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