How is property divided between heirs?
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How is property divided between heirs?
A mother dies without a Will and there are 3 adult children, who inherits?
Asked on June 28, 2018 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
When someone dies without a Will, they are said to have died "intestate". Under those circumstance, in TX if there is no surviving spouse (which I'll assume since you did not mention one), then all 3 siblings will equally share in the estate.
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