What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will in Alabama

Описание: What happens if someone dies without a will in Alabama?

In this video, Alabama probate attorney Drew Wenzel explains exactly how Alabama intestate succession laws work, who inherits when there is no will, whether a spouse gets everything, what children are legally entitled to, and how property is divided under Alabama probate law.

If you’re dealing with a loved one’s estate and there was no will, this video walks you step-by-step through what to expect in Alabama probate court.

We cover:
• Who inherits when there is no will in Alabama
• Does a spouse get everything in Alabama without a will?
• What is a child legally entitled to if a parent dies without a will?
• How property is divided under Alabama intestate succession laws
• Can siblings inherit in Alabama?
• What debts must be paid before heirs receive property?
• How probate works when there is no will

Alabama has very specific intestate succession statutes, and the order of inheritance may surprise you—especially in blended families. Many families assume a spouse automatically inherits everything, but that is not always true under Alabama law.

If there are children from a prior relationship, stepchildren, multiple heirs, real estate, or creditor claims, the probate process can quickly become complicated. Before heirs receive any property, the estate must first pay valid debts, taxes, funeral expenses, and creditor claims.

Understanding how Alabama probate works without a will can help you avoid costly mistakes and family conflict.

If you’re navigating probate in Alabama and need clarity about inheritance rights, intestate succession, or estate administration, early guidance can make the process much smoother.

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⏱ Timestamps
0:00-0:15- What happens if someone dies without a will in Alabama?
0:15-0:40- How Alabama intestate succession laws work
1:19- 1:42- Who inherits with no will in Alabama
1:42- 2:07- Does a spouse get everything?
2:07- 2:31- What are children legally entitled to?
2:31- 2:56- How property is divided in Alabama
2:56- 3:28- Can siblings inherit?
2:56- 3:20- What debts must be paid first?
3:28- 4:07- Quick recap

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This video is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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