NSW Succession on death of beneficiary before testator

My wife is a beneficiary of 50% of her mother's estate under her mother's will. There is no provision in the mother's will to cover the situation of my wife pre-deceasing her mother. I am the beneficiary of 100% of my wife's estate under her will. Our children are equal beneficiaries of my wife's estate if I pre-decease her.

If my wife pre-deceases her mother (and the mother's will doesn't get changed) who would be the beneficiary of my wife's entitlement to 50% of her mother's estate when her mother dies?

Thanks

Ian H

Thanks Rob.

But under what circumstances would a bequest fail? Would it fail because the beneficiary predeceased the testator?

Regards


Ian H

Thanks Rob. That clear's it up and answers my query. We need to get my mother in law's will fixed up because it doesn't currently reflect what she wants to happen.

Regards

Ian