How Property Is Inherited Without a Will

Millions of Americans, for one reason or another, have never written a will. Should someone die without writing a will, known as dying intestate, then state laws will determine how the estate is divided amongst survivors. The Uniform Probate Code of 1990 serves as the basis for most state law regarding division of intestate property. However, state laws in some cases will vary dramatically from the Code. Provided here is information from the Code. Read more