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What happens if someone dies without a Will or Trust?

If someone passes away without any legal documents, there are specific statutes that apply that determine how the assets are distributed.  The problem of not having a Will or Trust is that the disbursement of assets and the payment of debts is taken out of the hands of the deceased and decided solely by the court system.  This can be a huge issue if there are multiple marriages and or step-children because the statutes don’t always adequately take care of biological children or step-children upon a second marriage.   It is always better to have a Will or a Trust so  your assets are distributed in the manner that you deem best without the Court system making all of the decisions that you may not have wanted.

As always, don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or to set up a free consultation.

Marcus D. Wilcox

Marcus@MDWilcoxLaw.com

www.MDWilcoxLaw.com

Attorney at Law, esq.

DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this website is meant to be general, informative and educational. It should not be taken as specific legal advice to any particular problem or issue. Please consult an attorney personally to discuss your particular circumstances.

Have a question about an OWI, felony charge or misdemeanor?

Marcus WilcoxThanks for taking the time to visit this site. My goal is to answer common questions that people have about OWI’s, misdemeanors and felony issues such as assault and battery, domestic violence and DWLS’ (Driving While License Suspended). Feel free to read through the questions and don’t hesitate to post a comment or question to any of the articles here or contact me directly at Marcus@MDWilcoxLaw.com .

I was born and raised in Howell and have been practising law in Livingston county now for a decade. Over the course of the past ten years, I have handled over a thousand criminal cases and also focus on divorce and estate planning such as Wills and Trusts and Estate Administration.   I’m an adjunct professor at Cleary University teaching law and business classes and am very active throughout the county and have coached the Howell Special Olympics basketball team for the past six years.

As you can see, I am very passionate about the local community and encourage you to contact me at anytime if you have additional questions.

Thank you for your time.

Marcus D. Wilcox

Marcus@MDWilcoxLaw.com

www.MDWilcoxLaw.com

Attorney at Law, esq.

DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this website is meant to be general, informative and educational. It should not be taken as specific legal advice to any particular problem or issue. Please consult an attorney personally to discuss your particular circumstances.