What is Intestate Succession?
If you die without a will, then you are said to have died intestate. The rules of intestate succession are basically a default pecking order of who gets your assets. It is the same scheme for every person, but obviously everyone has a different family picture of who is important in his or her lives.
If you die without a will the rules of intestate succession apply. They consist of a default distribution order of who gets your assets. Most people would prefer to designate the distribution of their assets, property, and guardianships themselves rather than have the government make those decisions for you after you’re gone.
