What is an intestate succession?

An intestate succession is a term used in probate law in New York to refer to an estate that is distributed according to the laws of intestacy. Intestacy is the legal term for when a person dies without having created a valid will. When this happens, the court is responsible for distributing the assets of the deceased person’s estate according to the laws of intestacy. In New York, intestate succession laws typically provide that the closest living relatives of the deceased person (usually their spouse, children, or other close family members) are entitled to the deceased person’s assets. In other words, if a person dies without creating a will, the court will determine how their assets will be distributed instead.

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