Non-Testate Succession

Non-testate succession refers to the process of distributing a deceased person's estate when they have not left a valid will. In such cases, laws, known as intestacy laws, guide how assets are divided among surviving relatives. Typically, close family members, like spouses, children, or parents, have priority in inheriting the estate. The exact distribution varies by jurisdiction, but the main principle is to ensure that the deceased's assets pass to their legal heirs according to established legal rules, rather than personal wishes, which would have been outlined in a will.