is it always the family member? or people who helped you?
2007-01-24 15:28:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
If you don't have a will, it is determined by state law. It's called dying "intestate" and if you have a bunch of family members, and a bunch of assets, it's not recommended. Write a will and save people a lot of trouble.
2007-01-24 15:33:46 · answer #1 · answered by Singinganddancing 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should have a will if you have a small amount of assets and a trust if you have a large portfolio. Usually you name a person or a bank or something as the executor and everything must be done as your will states. You can do a handwritten will and have your signature notarized or you can go on-line and download a simple will or go to an estate attorney to draw it up.
2007-01-24 23:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by Santa's Elf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states, if you die without a will, your estate will be divided by your next of kin beginning with your spouse, then children, then parents, then brother/sister. If you have someone in particular you want your assets to go to, then put it on paper and have it notorized. If it has a value of more than just a few dollars, see an attorney and have him help you make a proper last will and testament.
2007-01-24 23:34:19 · answer #3 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you died without a will, the courts will decide who gets what and it's usually your next of kin. So if you don't want your family to get your assets then go to a lawyer and write a will.
2007-01-24 23:43:57 · answer #4 · answered by lady01love 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be your immediate family--next of kin (your spouse and children, or if you don't have them, the next closest relative) unless someone else cares to sue for a piece of your assets. They will probably lose. If you want specific people to get things, write a will making it clear.
2007-01-24 23:35:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well firstly if you have no will written out the property or assests are frozen . its up to the public trustee to distribute your assests. if you have any debits your assests are sold to pay out you debits left behind after your death then the remaining money is held untill they figure out how to distribute it. It may go to family or children it may even go to charity... alot of the time there is nothing left ... please get your self a will as for it is an unbeliveable upsetting position you will be in if you don't have one ... trust me going through the same problems now my father died and and no will so not one of us have a say or have a inheritance .
2007-01-25 07:59:42 · answer #6 · answered by kerrielee m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
family if you dont have a will. If they can't find any i think they sell everthing of your at an auction.
2007-01-24 23:34:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋