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.

The Complexities of Intestacy in Texas

Many people may assume that if they are married and die without a Will in Texas, their surviving spouse will inherit their entire estate. You might be surprised to learn that this is not always

Understanding Applications to Determine Heirship in Texas?

When a person dies without a valid will in Texas, families are left to sort out a whole lot of loose ends. A house that is still in the decedent’s name. A bank account that

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

When someone dies without a Will in Texas, siblings inherit only if a spouse, descendants, or parents do not survive the deceased person. When there is a surviving spouse, descendants, or parents, their inheritance rights

North Carolina Intestacy FAQs

When a person dies without a valid will, their estate is distributed according to North Carolina intestacy laws. Below are answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about intestate succession in North Carolina. What Is Intestacy

Texas Intestacy FAQs

What Is Intestacy? Intestacy refers to the legal process that determines how a person’s estate is distributed when they die without a valid will. Texas intestacy laws establish default rules for inheritance. Below are answers

What Happens If You Die Without a Will in NC

Attorney Rania Combs discusses the North Carolina Intestate Succession Act, which dictate how property is distributed when someone dies without a Will in North Carolina.

Can An Adopted Child Inherit From Biological Parents?

Attorney Rania Combs explains whether adopted children can inherit from both biological parents and adoptive parents under the Texas Intestacy Statutes.

The Complexities of Intestacy for Blended Families in Texas

Having a will is important for every adult, but especially so if you are part of a blended family. Without a will, your assets will be distributed according to a statutory formula, which may not

Dying Without A Will Can Be A Nightmare!

Intestacy laws are rigid and inflexible and may result in a distribution that seems neither fair nor equitable.

Intestacy Can Be A Nightmare In Blended Families

I get panicked calls virtually every week from Texans whose spouses have died without a Will. The stories are usually quite similar. The spouses lived together in a home they purchased together during their marriage.

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