Archive for May, 2010
Friday, May 14th, 2010
The decision of who inherits your property (and how) can either be made by you, or can be decided by the State of California. Let’s say that you never create a will or trust. Who would inherit your money and property?
Dying Without a Valid Will (Intestacy)
If you don’t leave behind any instructions for how you want your property divided (such as with a valid will or living trust), then California law steps in so that the probate court can distribute your property to your heirs. A person who dies without a valid will is said to have died “intestate.” In these situations, California’s intestacy laws apply. These laws decide which family members will inherit by creating a hierarchy. Sometimes things get more complicated, but here are the basics: (more…)
Posted in Estate Plan, Living Trust Inheritance, Probate & Inheritance, Trust, Will
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