confused by order of events

A question about : confused by order of events

Hi

I was just after some views or info on what might happen in my current situation.

My Grandad is currently expected to die from cancer by March/April. In his will he has left his property to my Dad. However my Dad is currently unlikely to survive the next couple of days.

What would happen if my Dad dies before my Grandad? Can someone leave money/property to the estate of someone who is already dead?

I have searched high and low on Google and cannot seem to find anything which covers this scenario.

Best answers:

• I am not a legal expert, but it will surely depend on the wording of your grandfather's will. It is customary but not compulsory , to have a clause whereby it states that if your father dies first, his share will pass to his children.
  If there is no such clause, then I believe that bequest will lapse.
• Thanks for the reply Newly retired. If my Dad is the sole beneficiary does that mean my grandfathers estate would be dealt with through the rules of intestacy?
• is grandad likely to want to make another will if his son dies before him?