An estate plan allows a person to direct where their assets go on their death—having your estate planning in order allows your voice and your wishes to be heard. If you die without an estate plan, your wishes may not be realized. Different states have different statutes that contain default provisions for where a person’s assets go if they do not have a Last Will and Testament—and these laws may or may not be in accordance with your wishes.
Originally Published in ABA's Family Advocate - Summer 2025.
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