Going through probate without a will can be a longer, more complicated process, as inheritors must file a petition to make a claim to the assets. If you don’t have a will - called “dying intestate” - your assets are distributed by a probate court according to your state’s laws of intestacy.
It doesn’t have to cost thousands of dollars, either. But if the unexpected happens, having a will in place - even if it feels like you don’t need one - can be a simple way to avoid leaving important decisions about your assets and guardianship wishes to your state’s laws and courts.
And in 2021, accidents or unintentional injuries were the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S., the organization found. have died of COVID-19, according to the CDC. dropped in both 20, driven by COVID-19 deaths and an increase in accidental deaths, according to the most recent data available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recent years serve as a heavy reminder that you might not know when your last days are. Making a will isn’t a task just for the old and wealthy.
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