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Lapse

Lapse defined Gift fails (lapses) because beneficiary dies before testator.

Distribution of Lapsed Gifts -- Overview 1. Under express terms of will. EC § 255.151

Distribution of Lapsed Gifts -- Overview 1. Under express terms of will. 2. Saved by legal rule. Private Gift – Anti-lapse statute Charitable Gift – Cy pres doctrine

Distribution of Lapsed Gifts -- Overview 1. Under express terms of will. 2. Saved by legal rule. 3. Via residuary clause. EC § 255.152

Distribution of Lapsed Gifts -- Overview 1. Under express terms of will. 2. Saved by legal rule. 3. Via residuary clause. 4. Via intestacy. EC § 255.152

Anti-Lapse Statutes -- Generally 1. Save gift for descendants of deceased beneficiary.

Anti-Lapse Statutes -- Generally 2. Jurisdictions vary regarding relationship needed between testator and beneficiary to trigger anti-lapse statute. Only if B is lineal descendant of T. Only if B is related as [ ] of T. Applicable in all cases where B predeceases T even if no blood relationship.

Texas Anti-Lapse -- EC § 255.153 1. Beneficiary is descendant of: Testator, or Child Grandchild, etc. Testator’s parent. Brother/sister Niece/nephew, etc.

Texas Anti-Lapse -- EC § 255.153 2. Beneficiary physically or legally dies before testator. Biological death first. Biological death within 120 hours. Disclaims gift.

Texas Anti-Lapse -- EC § 255.153 3. Beneficiary left at least one surviving descendant.

Texas Anti-Lapse -- EC § 255.153 4. Beneficiary’s descendant outlives testator by 120 hours.

Texas Anti-Lapse -- EC § 255.153 5. Gift then passes to beneficiary’s descendants per capita with representation.

Texas Anti-Lapse -- EC § 255.151 6. Ways to avoid: Provide alternate gift in will. Require survival in will.

Partial Lapse in Residuary Clause Fact Pattern: “I leave remainder of my estate to A, B, and C.” A dies before Testator. Anti-lapse statute based on relationship status is inapplicable. Issue: Who gets A’s share?

Partial Lapse in Residuary Clause Orthodox View Swearingen v. Giles – p. 175 Passes by intestacy.

Partial Lapse in Residuary Clause Modern View EC § 255.152 Imply survivorship language.

Problem 4, p. 177 “I leave $10,000 to A and B in equal shares.” “I leave remainder to C and D in equal shares.” A and C predecease Testator. Assume A and C are not related to Testator. How should Testator’s estate be distributed?

Problem 4, p. 177 $5,000 to B, residuary to D. $5,000 to B, 50% of residuary to D, 50% of residuary via intestacy. $10,000 to B, $5,000 to D, residuary via intestacy.

Cy Pres Method of saving lapsed charitable gifts. Testator must have general charitable intent. Gift saved for equitably equivalent charity.