Intestate Succession Statutes
Learn about the definition for this legal term.
What is Intestate Succession Statutes?
If a person dies without a will, the probate court must manage the estate through the applicable state intestate succession statute. The assets of the estate are passed on to the heirs according to the order provided in the statute.
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