What happens when someone dies without a Will?

Your intended distribution is not automatically recorded

If you leave no effective Will, the applicable succession laws determine the distribution of your estate. The result may differ from the arrangement you would have chosen.

Avoid assumptions about the family’s understanding

A conversation about your wishes helps, but it is not a substitute for properly prepared and executed testamentary instructions. Family relationships, ownership and applicable law all matter.

Start with the arrangement you actually want

Write down who should benefit and whether anyone needs continuing support. A straightforward distribution may fit a standard Will; more involved family circumstances should be discussed individually.