What Happens If I Die Without A Will?

As estate planning attorneys, we often get the question: “Who needs an estate plan?”  The answer is: “EVERYONE!”  Studies have shown that only 42% of American adults currently have an estate plan in place.  For the 58% of Americans who don’t have an estate plan, dealing with intestacy laws and the probate process places a huge burden on loved ones left behind. If you die without a Will in North Carolina, you lose control over a number of important decisions.  North Carolina’s default statutes provide what happens upon your death, regardless of your particular situation or circumstance: (1) Intestacy laws […]