Understands intestate's implications on asset distribution after death.

Legal Outcome

Each state has different laws that determine who inherits when someone dies intestate.

State Laws Vary

Without a will, distant relatives could inherit as a result of being intestate.

An intestate's estate goes through a legal process called probate to be distributed.

Children often inherit from an intestate, but the exact share can be complex.

Dying as an intestate means you haven't expressed your final wishes on paper.