What happens if I don’t have a will?

The state gets to decide who INHERITS your property. That is, if you die INTESTATE (without a will), your surviving family members will inherit your property, beginning with your spouse and children. Without a will, only your legal family will be entitled to inherit any of your property. Not your partner, or live in lover, or stepchildren, or a charity of your desire.

This means that even if you have been separated from your spouse, if you are still legally married, your spouse gets your property. Even if you haven’t spoken to your child in 10 years, they are still entitled to a percentage of your property. The legislature has decided, by law, who gets your property and how much.

How much will it cost?

Simple wills start at $300. But the cost depends on how complicated your situation is and what you want to accomplish with the will.

Why do I need a will?

You don’t if you won’t mind the government deciding what happens to your property when you die. But if you have a spouse and any children, even ones you haven’t spoken to in years, it is advisable to make a will.