When a person dies without a Will, what happens?
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When a person dies without a Will, what happens?
Does the state quickly to secure assets?
Asked on July 6, 2012 under Estate Planning, California
Answers:
Brad Micklin / The Micklin Law Group
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
No, when a person dies without a will, the state does not seize their property. There is a statue called "intestate" statute which determines who will inherit the property of the decedent. The statute outlines the family members and what order they will inherit.
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