Meta Description: Learn what escheat is, how unclaimed property is transferred to the state, the dormancy periods, and critical steps you can take in your estate planning to prevent your assets from being escheated. Decoding Escheat: What Happens to Truly Unclaimed Property? In the world of finance and estate planning, the concept of escheat often […]
The Legal Truth About Dying Without a Will Intestacy is a critical, yet often misunderstood, area of inheritance law. It refers to the legal status of an estate when a person passes away without having left behind a valid will or trust. When this happens, the state’s Intestate Succession laws take over to determine who
Meta Description: Understand the fundamentals of US inheritance civil law, including what happens with and without a will, the probate process, and key legal terms. This guide provides a clear overview to help you navigate property transfers and estate administration. [This blog post is for informational purposes and not a substitute for professional legal advice.]