Full question:
Our eldest son murdered my husband. In my husband’s will, 30 % of his estate goes to our eldest son. Will he still be entitled to receive his share under my husband’s will?
- Category: Wills and Estates
- Date:
- State: Mississippi
Answer:
No, your eldest son will likely not receive his inheritance. In Mississippi, if a person willfully causes the death of another, they are not entitled to any property under the deceased's will. This means any bequest to him would be considered void. Instead, your husband would be deemed to have died intestate regarding that portion of his estate, meaning it would be distributed according to state intestacy laws. This is outlined in Miss. Code Ann. § 91-5-33.
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