What happens when people die without Trusts or Wills?
August 1, 2024 – Matthew S. Akers & Douglas McCarthy
If you die without a Trust or a Will, your assets will be distributed according to Virginia’s intestacy laws, which may or may not comply with your wishes or serve the needs of your Beneficiaries.
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