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In the event of revocation of a will where a beneficiary is crossed out, who receives the crossed-out beneficiary's portion?

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Final answer:

The crossed-out beneficiary's portion of a will depends on the state laws and the will's terms, either being redistributed as per the will's other provisions or according to intestacy laws, or as directed by a specific clause in the will if present.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a beneficiary of a will is crossed out, the disposition of their portion depends on the laws of the state and the specific terms of the will itself. Generally, if a will has been revoked in part by crossing out a beneficiary, but no alternative disposition is provided, the assets might either be distributed under the remaining provisions of the will or, potentially, according to the state's intestacy laws if the will does not address the contingency. However, if the will specifically designates what should happen if a beneficiary's portion is revoked, that clause will guide the distribution. An experienced estate planning attorney or court interpretation may be required to determine the outcome in these situations.

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