If my aunt’s husband just died and she has no children or Will, how will her assets be distributed?
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If my aunt’s husband just died and she has no children or Will, how will her assets be distributed?
We are adivising her to get a Will, Power of Attorney, and Advanced Health Directive
Asked on June 12, 2012 under Estate Planning, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your Aunt's loss. It is wise of you to advise her to plan in advance for things. If a person dies with out a Will then they are said to have died "intestate" and the Intestacy alws in the state in which they reside will govern how their estate is distributed. Generally if no spouse or childrne then to parents. If no parents then to siblings. But the specifics are best asked to an attorney in your area. Good luck.
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