When a person dies without a Will how aretheir assets distributed?
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When a person dies without a Will how aretheir assets distributed?
In OH.2 children and a second wife.
Asked on August 1, 2011 Michigan
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
When a person dies without a Will they are said to have died "intestate". Accordingly the laws of the state in which they die will control. Assuming that's OH, distribution of an estate such as this is as follows: a stepparent will receive the first $20,000, plus 1/3 of the balance of the estate and the remainder to the children to be split equally .At this point you can consult further with a probate attorney in the area. They can more fully apprise you of your rights and responsibilities regarding the estate.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
When a person dies without a Will they are said to have died "intestate". Accordingly the laws of the state in which they die will control. Assuming that's OH, distribution of an estate such as this is as follows: a stepparent will receive the first $20,000, plus 1/3 of the balance of the estate and the remainder to the children to be split equally .At this point you can consult further with a probate attorney in the area. They can more fully apprise you of your rights and responsibilities regarding the estate.
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