What happens if you die without a Will in Georgia?

Attorney Joel Beck explains what happens when someone dies without a will in Georgia. The state creates a plan to distribute the deceased person's assets based on the laws of intestate succession. The spouse would inherit the probate-able assets if the deceased were unmarried with no children. If the deceased had children but no spouse, the children inherit the assets equally. If the deceased had a spouse and children, they share the assets equally, with the spouse receiving a minimum of one-third of the probate-able estate. The assets might go to the state if the deceased had no spouse, children, or living relatives. Retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and joint assets are distributed according to beneficiary designations and the right of survivorship. Beck recommends that individuals create their estate plans to protect themselves and their loved ones and offers a free estate planning information package and legal services at the Beck Law Firm in Lawrenceville, Georgia. If you have estate planning questions or needs in GA, visit our website at https://www.thebeckfirm.com/ or https://www.peachstatewills.com/ or call us at (678) 344-5342.