Dying Without a Will (Infographic)
Michael Brennan • November 1, 2017
Dying without a will can have far reaching unintended consequences so it's best to know what effect it could have on you.
Dying without a will can have far reaching unintended consequences so it's best to know what effect it could have on you. Here's an illustrative view on how you could be effected depending on whether you live in Illinois, Minnesota or Wisconsin and whether you have are married or have kids. A word of caution; however. This is for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied on as any sort of legal advice. The intestacy laws are extremely details and very situation specific so it is important to discuss any implications on you or your family with an attorney knowledgeable in estate planning and intestacy laws in your state.
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