What Happens If You Die Without a Will in the US?
Without a will, state intestacy law picks your heirs, a court picks the administrator, and a judge picks your children's guardian. Here is how that plays out.
Tag: Probate
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What Are an Executor's Duties After Someone Dies?
An executor secures assets, notifies creditors, pays debts and taxes, accounts to the court, and distributes the estate. Here is the full list and where liability hides.
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How Does the Probate Process Work, Step by Step?
Probate moves through a predictable sequence: opening the estate, notice, inventory, creditors, taxes, and distribution. Here is each step and what slows it down.