Dying Without a Will? | Intestate
If I die without a Will?
If a person dies without a will this is called “Intestate”. The state laws then come into play, which governs what happens to your estate. No body else has control over your property, only the court can distribute your assets.
The court establishes your family and then distributes your estate, usually to your spouse, children, parents, siblings and so on.
Most people have certain items that they want to pass over to certain relatives, friends and charities. That is why it is important to have a will drafted.
You must remember that if you do not make a plan for what you want to happen to your estate the court will do what the state laws provides which may not be what you want. The courts will also make decisions about the care of your children.
Probate under these circumstances becomes incredibly difficult for the family as the court do take their time in dealing with the probate sale, which can span over the course of two – three years. Where the deceased was the only source of income settling the estate becomes a financial burden on the family.
If a will is something you are not comfortable dealing with yourself but do not want to pay the heavy lawyer fees try online legal document.
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