What is predeceased?

Predeceased refers to an individual who has died before another person, typically the one who is related to them or mentioned in a will or estate plan. For example, if a mother passes away and her son has already died before her, then the son is said to have predeceased the mother.

In legal terms, predeceased affects the distribution of assets or property mentioned in a will or when there is no will, the laws of intestacy. The assets will pass down to the next surviving relative or to the ones mentioned in the will.

Additionally, predeceased can have tax implications when it comes to inheritance tax and income tax. It is essential to consider predeceased situations when making estate plans or wished to distribute property and assets.