To die without a "will" is called "intestate". If a property owner dies intestate, the "probate court" will give the estate to the spouse and any children after paying all of the debts.
These are questions that the above text answers:
1. What is the term for dying without a will?
2. What happens if a property owner dies intestate?
3. Who will receive the estate if a property owner dies intestate?
4. What is the role of the probate court in the case of intestate death?
5. What debts are paid before the estate is distributed in the case of intestate death?
6. What is the term for the legal process of distributing the estate of a deceased person?
7. What is the default distribution of the estate if there is no will?
8. Who are the potential beneficiaries of an intestate estate?
9. What is the primary responsibility of the probate court in the case of intestate death?
10. What is the significance of having a will in terms of property ownership and transfer?