Is there a law that says unless otherwise someone estate after all the debt is paid goes to the next of kin?
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Is there a law that says unless otherwise someone estate after all the debt is paid goes to the next of kin?
Asked on October 23, 2013 under Estate Planning, Maryland
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If the will fails in portions, it goes into the residuary clause in the will if there is one. If there isn't, it goes by probate law, which means the next in line down gets it (think parent to child). Probate law has specific succession laws so it follows those laws.
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