QUESTION
What actually happens when he dies if he has no will?
Asked on Nov 04th, 2014 on Estate Planning - Louisiana
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My dad doesn't have a will but insists that his house and guns will be split between my youngest brother and I. My oldest brother gets his motor cycle and that his second son gets nothing.
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If you father dies without a testament ("will") the default laws for intestate ('without a will") succession go into effect and the distributions are made according to the law.
Answered on Nov 06th, 2014 at 3:00 PM
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If he dies without a will, there are certain default rules that will determine who gets the property. In this situation, ownership of the estate would be split evenly between his children. If he has a wife, she will get a fructose over property, which means she will have possession and use of the property. There are also other factors to consider.
Answered on Nov 06th, 2014 at 1:09 AM
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If he dies without a will, you and your brothers will inherit everything together.
Answered on Nov 05th, 2014 at 8:11 AM