predeceased spouse
- A husband or wife who passes away before the person who created the will while they're still married
- In his will, he left all his assets to his predeceased spouse, thus the assets passed to their children.
- A predeceased spouse cannot inherit any property as they passed away before the will came into effect.
- She made substantial provision for her predeceased spouse in her will which further complicated the estate distribution.
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