Is the spouse the surviving issue of the beneficiary in a will?

No, the spouse is not considered a surviving issue of the beneficiary in a will. "Issue" typically refers to direct descendants, such as children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren, while a spouse is a separate legal relationship. In estate planning, the term "beneficiary" usually refers to someone designated to receive assets, which can include a spouse, but they do not fall under the definition of "issue."