What Happens If I Die Without a Will?
Dying without a will means you are what the courts consider “intestate,” which means laws of your state determine how your property is distributed. In most cases, your assets would go to your spouse,
Inventory
Last Will and Testament
Financial Power of Attorney
Healthcare Documents
Living Trusts
Designation of Beneficiaries
Appoint a beneficiary for all non-probatable assets which includes:
Insurance and Financial Info
Proof of Identification
Gather your proof of identification cards:
Titles and Deeds
End-of-Life Instructions
Lay out your instructions for funeral preferences
Keeping Secure and Up To Date
Dying without a will means you are what the courts consider “intestate,” which means laws of your state determine how your property is distributed. In most cases, your assets would go to your spouse,
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John Benson joins an episode of Marriage Matters TV with Dr. Mark and Liz to discuss Estate Planning
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