Who Inherits When There Is No Will in NY? Understanding Intestate Succession

What Happens If Someone Dies Without a Will?

If a person dies without a will in New York, their estate is distributed according to New York intestacy laws. These laws determine who inherits assets and property based on legal priority.

🔹 Further Reading: NY Surrogate’s Court – Intestate Succession

📍 Hyperlocal Tip: Many families in Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights, and Sheepshead Bay own property. If there’s no will, the court decides who inherits the home, which can cause delays and disputes.

Who Inherits Under NY Intestate Laws?

✔ Spouse & Children: The spouse receives $50,000 plus 50% of the estate, and children share the rest.
✔ Only a Spouse: Spouse inherits everything.
✔ Only Children: Children inherit everything equally.
✔ Parents but No Spouse or Kids: Parents inherit the estate.
✔ No Immediate Family: Extended relatives, such as siblings, cousins, or aunts/uncles, may inherit.
✔ No Relatives at All: It gets complicated!

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