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Here's what happens when you die without a will in Missouri (and it's probably not what you expect): → Your spouse doesn't automatically get everything → If you have kids, your spouse only gets the first $20,000 plus half of what's left → If your kids aren't from your current marriage, your spouse only gets half. Period. → The court decides who manages your estate (not you or your family) → Your estate could be tied up in probate for months or even years The worst part? The state's plan for your estate probably doesn't match what you would have wanted. But at that point, it's too late to do anything about it. Think state intestacy laws will protect your family? Think again. I've seen countless families torn apart because someone thought "I'll get around to it eventually." Often, eventually never comes. Want to learn more? Check out our recent content on this topic: 🎥 https://lnkd.in/g_brHSCW 📝 https://lnkd.in/gDbmJ8ju What's your take? Have you encountered any surprising situations with intestate estates? Share your experiences below. #EstatePlanning #Probate #LegalTips #MissouriLaw
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2wIn Texas if you die without a Will, your spouse will retain their 50% community property interest and get half of yours. The children will get the other half. If you have children from a prior relationship, those kids will get all of your 50% and your spouse only gets your personal property. If you have minor children in your current marriage, those kids will get all of your 50% and the spouse only gets your personal property.