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 …

The thought of a loved one dying is hard to endure and the last thing you want to think about is applying for probate. Probate is the process that is initiated when a person dies to distribute the deceased estate to their families, friends and charities, these are called the “beneficiaries”, and to settle any debts for that person. It can, sometimes, become quite a complex issue, as each state has it own process of dealing with Probate.
Now if there is a Will the probate process becomes a little easier …