1. to die before another person
Usage: formal; legal

Examples

• If the beneficiary predeceases the testator, the inheritance goes to the alternate heir.
• The insurance policy states that if the policyholder predeceases their spouse, benefits transfer automatically.
• In most wills, provisions are made in case a beneficiary predeceases the person making the will.
• The law requires clear instructions about what happens if an heir predeceases the deceased.
• Estate planning becomes complicated when a primary beneficiary predeceases the grantor.
• The trust document specifies the distribution if any trustee predeceases the others.