Without a Will, would my stepdaughter be entitled to anything should my husband die?
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Without a Will, would my stepdaughter be entitled to anything should my husband die?
Asked on March 21, 2013 under Estate Planning, Michigan
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If someone dies without a Will they are said to have died intestate. Accordingly, the intestacy or "succession" laws of the state of which they were a resident at the time of their death will control. Typically, an intestate's estate is divided between the surviving spouse, if any, and the deceased's children (1/3-1/2 to the spouse and 2/3-1/2 to the children). At this point, you should consult with an attorney as to the exact split in the state in question.
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