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Abstract
Testatrix left a will containing the following bequest: ". . . I give, devise and bequeath to my brothers and sisters, A, B, C, D and the children of E (naming them), and F and G, all the ... residue ... of my Estate ... both real and personal of whatsoever kind . . . and wherever situated should be sold and distributed in equal share, share and share alike .... " G died before the testatrix, and her share lapsed. The trial court held that G's share passed as intestate property of the testatrix. On appeal, held, reversed. The lapsed share of a residuary legatee inures to the benefit of the surviving residuary legatee unless a contrary intention is clearly expressed. Schroeder v. Benz, (Ill. 1956) 138 N.E. (2d) 496.
Recommended Citation
Phillip Jacobus,
Wills - Lapse of a Residuary Gift,
55
Mich. L. Rev.
1202
(1957).
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