Anti-lapse statute

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000523",
  "term": "Anti-lapse statute",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A law that prevents a gift in a will from failing or lapsing if the beneficiary dies before the testator. These statutes typically substitute the deceased beneficiary's descendants for the original beneficiary, provided certain conditions are met, such as a familial relationship. Most states have anti-lapse statutes that apply to specific classes of beneficiaries.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/anti-lapse-statute/"
}