What happens if I die without a will?

If you die without a will in Florida, your estate will be distributed according to the state’s intestate succession laws. This means that the state will decide how your estate is divided among family members, based on who is legally entitled to a share of your estate. Intestate succession law is designed to ensure that your assets are distributed in an orderly fashion among your closest relatives. If you have no surviving relatives, your assets will be given to the state of Florida. If you were married at the time of your death, your spouse typically will receive the majority of your estate. If you have children, your spouse will usually receive half of your assets and the other half will be divided among your children. If you are not married at the time of your death, your assets will most likely be divided among your children, provided that they are at least eighteen years old. If they are not, a guardian will be appointed to manage the distribution of the assets until the children reach the age of majority. It is important to note that should you die without a will in Florida, the state will be responsible for deciding how your assets and personal items are distributed. This could result in certain family members not receiving the share of your estate they may have been expecting. For this reason, it is important to have a will in place to ensure that your estate is distributed as you planned.

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