How does probate without a will work?
See how probate without a will affects the duties of the personal representative and any family members, plus how assets are handled in the absence of a will.
Intestacy occurs if someone dies without a valid will. In this case, the estate goes to probate and is distributed according to the state's intestacy laws.
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