It will depend entirely upon the wording of the bequest. In this case, it would be a good idea to consult a probate attorney. They will know the laws and wording required for your state or country.
The short that preceded The Muppets during its theatrical run was Small Fry of Toy Story Toons series.
Pop Idol.
ADA Claire Kincaid, played by actress Jill Hennessy(seasons 4 - 6), preceded ADA Jamie Ross (seasons 7 - 11), played by actress Carey Lowell.
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Nobody, it evolved piece-by-piece, improvement-by-improvement from all other technology which preceded it.
It is certainly possible. Grandchildren can be entitled to a share of their grandparent's estate. Part of it will depend on how the will was written, or the laws for that jurisdiction. Consult a probate attorney for help!
Shakespeare's only son, Hamnet, predeceased him.
It depends on the provisions in the wills. If the wills name a contingent beneficiary then that person inherits if the primary beneficiary has predeceased the testator. If there is no contingent beneficiary then the property would pass as intestate property according to state laws of intestacy. You can check your state laws of intestacy at the related question link provided below. You should remember that a person becomes an executor only when appointed by a court. The probating of an estate should be supervised by an attorney who can answer all your legal questions and make certain the law is followed.
Herbert Hoover preceded Franklin Roosevelt.
The iPhone 5 was preceded by the iPhone 4S.
Elizabeth I was preceded by Mary I, her sister. Elizabeth II was preceded by George VI, her father.
John Tyler preceded Polk as US president.
Two preceded by seven is 72.
You would say "...is preceded..." if you note that fact at the person's time of death. "Was preceded" is how the obituary would be worded because it was written after the person's death. Both deaths would have happened in the past.
Neoclassicism preceded Romanticism.
Tornadoes are usually preceded by heavy rain and often by hail.
Came before. Example: "Bill Clinton preceded George Bush as president."