If someone dies without a will, who inherits their property?
Full Question:
Party A is a married man and dies without a will. How will Party A's property be distributed?
01/05/2007 |
Category: Wills and Estates |
State: Alabama |
#147
Answer:
In some jurisdictions, the spouse will inherit all of Party A's community property. Separate property that is not real estate will also go to the spouse. Half of the separate real estate will go to the spouse, one fourth to the mother, and one fourth to the father. If either parent is deceased, that parent's share will be inherited by Party A's siblings if they are living. If neither of the parents nor siblings (or their descendants) are living, the spouse will inherit all of Party A's separate real estate.
