Death in Quick Succession

Question 1

Uniform Simultaneous Death Act

Answer 1

When property depends on order of death and NO SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE that person died otherwise than simultaneously, the property of each passes as though testator survived beneficiary.

Question 2

USDA Intestacy

Answer 2

If died simultaneous, heir will be treated as though predeceased

Question 3

USDA Wills

Answer 3

If simultaneous death, beneficiary will be treated as though predeceased testator (INVOCATION OF LAPSED GIFT DOCTRINE) (Anti-Lapse Statute)

Question 4

USDA Insurance Proceeds

Answer 4

As though insured survived and beneficiary predeceased

Question 5

USDA JTROS

Answer 5

1/2 of the estate passes through the estate of each party.

Question 6

120 Hour Rule

Answer 6

Applies to Wills: Beneficiary who fails to survive testator by 120 hours deemed to have predeceased testator.