# Yet another inheritance question: Predeceased beneficiary with no secondary beneficiary

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**Created:** [May 16, 2023, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-inheritance-question-predeceased-beneficiary-with-no-secondary-beneficiary/984133 "2023-05-16T19:58:15Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 17, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-inheritance-question-predeceased-beneficiary-with-no-secondary-beneficiary/984133/17 "2023-05-17T18:02:00Z")

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> [@Spoons](#):
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> They can get extremely complicated, and unless your will is of the “I leave everything to my spouse” variety, which can be taken care of by a DIY will kit, it’s best to have a lawyer draft it for you.

Of course, in a pinch, you can DIY with a jacknife and a tractor fender.

# [65th Anniversary of Will on Tractor Fender by Dying Farmer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/65th-anniversary-of-will-on-tractor-fender-by-dying-farmer/672304)

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