What happens if I die without a will (intestate)?
Quick Answer
If you die intestate, state intestacy law (not your wishes) decides who inherits. Typically the spouse and children share, then parents, siblings, more distant relatives. Unmarried partners, stepchildren, friends, and charities get nothing.
Warren Team
Updated October 11, 2025
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Warren Team
Updated October 11, 2025
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