Assuming Your Estate Will Go To Your Spouse If You Die? What If You Are Wrong?
Assuming Your Estate Will Go To Your Spouse If You Die? What If You Are Wrong? Don’t assume your estate will automatically go to your spouse when you die. If you don’t have an estate plan, your spouse may have to share your estate with other family members. If you die without an estate plan, the state will decide where your assets go. Each state has laws that determine what will happen to your estate if you don't have a will. If you are married, most states award one-third t