What is the Distribution of Property if I Die Without a Will?
If the Decedent is survived by: • Spouse and minor children of the decedent – spouse receives one-half, children share remaining one-half • Spouse and children (all adult) of the decedent – spouse receives $15,000 plus one-half of remaining estate-children divide balance (the interest of a predeceased child passes to issue of that child) • Children only of the decedent – children (does not include step-children) divide entire estate (the interest of a predeceased child passes to issue of that child) • Spouse and parents of the decedent – spouse receives $15,000 plus one-half of remaining estate-both parents divide balance or surviving parent takes balance • Spouse of the decedent without other heirs listed above – spouse receives entire estate. • Parents of the decedent without other heirs listed above – both parents divide entire estate or surviving parent takes all • Brothers/sisters of the decedent without heirs listed above – brothers and sisters divide estate equally (share of dec
