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What Happens If You Die Without a Will? Intestacy Laws, Family Consequences, and How to Protect Your Loved Ones
April 15, 2026

What Happens If You Die Without a Will? Intestacy Laws, Family Consequences, and How to Protect Your Loved Ones

When someone dies without a will, state intestacy laws take over — and the results are often not what the deceased would have wanted. Learn how courts distribute assets, who inherits, and what you can do now to protect your family from legal uncertainty.

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