Intestacy

Without a will, Texas and North Carolina law dictate who inherits your assets. That formula doesn’t account for your relationships or wishes. Planning ahead lets you decide instead.

Who Are the Heirs of a Single Person Who Dies Without a Will in Texas?

Explains how Texas intestacy law distributes property when an unmarried person dies without a Will, descendants, or surviving parents, including sibling and niece-and-nephew inheritance examples.

The Complexities of Intestacy in Texas

The article explains how Texas intestacy laws distribute community and separate property differently when a married person dies without a Will, particularly when children from a prior relationship or other relatives survive.

North Carolina Intestacy FAQs

This article answers common questions about North Carolina intestacy laws, including inheritance rights, spouses, minor children, stepchildren, unmarried partners, and estates without living relatives.

What are the Inheritance Rights of Half-Siblings When Someone Dies Without a Will?

The article explains how Texas intestacy laws treat half-siblings, full siblings, and step-siblings when someone dies without a Will and how a Will or Trust can provide different inheritance instructions.

Texas Intestacy FAQs

This article answers common questions about Texas intestacy, including inheritance rights, spouses, common-law marriage, minor-child guardianship, and avoiding intestacy with a Will.

What Happens If You Die Without a Will in NC

This article explains who inherits probate and non-probate property in North Carolina when someone dies without a Will, including the rights of spouses, children, parents, and other relatives.

Can An Adopted Child Inherit From Biological Parents?

Texas adopted children may inherit from and through their biological parents unless a court order or a parent’s Will removes that right.

The Complexities of Intestacy for Blended Families in Texas

The article explains how Texas intestacy laws can distribute community and separate property among a surviving spouse and children from prior relationships in blended families.

Dying Without A Will Can Be A Nightmare!

The article explains how dying without a Will in Texas can cause unintended inheritance outcomes for blended, non-traditional, and estranged families.

Intestacy Can Be A Nightmare In Blended Families

This article explains how Texas intestacy laws affect blended-family homes and the constitutional homestead protections available to surviving spouses.

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