What happens to my assets if I die without a will?

In Nebraska, if you die without a will, your assets are distributed according to the state’s laws of intestate succession. Intestate succession is the process by which the state assigns the rights of inheritance if a person does not have a valid will at the time of their death. Under Nebraska’s intestate succession laws, if you die without a will, your assets are distributed to your closest relatives in the following order: •Spouse •Children •Parents •Grandchildren •Siblings •Grandparents •Estate of the deceased If the deceased did not have any surviving relatives, then the assets will go to the state of Nebraska. The court will determine the disposition of the assets by taking into account the best interests of the deceased, the value of the estate, and the relationship of any potential heirs to the deceased. It is important to understand that if you die without a will in Nebraska, the state will determine how your assets are distributed. This may not align with what you would have wanted. There is also a risk that the assets could be distributed in a way that creates tensions among your closest relatives. In order to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes, it’s important to create a will and other estate planning documents.

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