Intestacy occurs when someone dies without a will, leaving their estate to be distributed according to probate court ...

If you die without a will, your assets will be distributed according to the laws of your state that pertain to that situation, known as intestacy laws.

Q: An out-of-state relative with no spouse or descendants has recently died without a will. His assets include an occupied rental house, a van, and various financial accounts. Federal, state, and ...

Bank accounts with named beneficiaries (called “payable-on-death” or POD designations) transfer directly to those people — no court involvement, no waiting. The beneficiary just needs a death ...

A recent High Court case accepted an unsigned will, offering a timely reminder: dying without a valid will leaves your estate to state formula, not your wishes. Protect your loved ones from conflict ...