Who will receive the estate if a will is invalid?

If a will is found to be invalid in Washington, then the assets belonging to the deceased person will be distributed according to the state laws of intestacy. This means that the estate will be divided among the decedent’s legal heirs, based upon their relationship to the deceased. For example, if the decedent did not have a surviving spouse, the entire estate would be divided among his or her children. If there are no children, then the estate will be divided among the deceased’s siblings and their descendants. If no siblings or descendants remain, then it will go to the decedent’s parents, if living or their descendants. If no parents or descendants remain, then it will go to any grandparents or their descendants. If none of the above are available, then it will go to the decedent’s aunts and uncles, or their descendants. If none of these remain, then the state of Washington will assume control of the estate and will distribute it according to its laws.

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