Intestacy: Dying Without a Will

Intestacy refers to a situation in which you pass away without a valid will covering part or all of your property. If this happens, your property will be distributed based on the rules of intestacy, which come from statutes that your state legislature has enacted. These rules might be different from how you would actually like to distribute your property when you pass away.

In Illinois, the rules of intestacy are in the Illinois Probate Act of 1975 (specifically, 755 ILCS 5/2-1 and 755 ILCS 5/2-2). ILCS stands for Illinois Complied Statutes. In Indiana, the rules of intestacy are in the Indiana Code § 29-1-2-1. § is the symbol for Section.

A valid will can help you avoid intestacy and ensure that your property gets distributed according to your wishes. Thickstun Luo LLC can help you write a will to meet your estate planning needs. Contact us today for a consultation.

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