• If parents with children die without a last will and testament, the court will appoint their minor guardian.
  • If you die intestate, your property will be settled by the court, including the distribution of all assets.
  • Writing a Will and Will gives you some control over what happens to your estate after your death.
  • Trusts and life insurance policies with named beneficiaries do not go through probate court.
  • Today, wills can be made at an affordable cost with an online will maker.