Q: Do i need a will if married and no children?
A: Having a will can make sure that your property goes to whom you want it to pass, otherwise your property will pass according to the laws of intestate succession. For more information about intestate succession, you can view the law here: http://law.onecle.com/pennsylvania/decedents-estates-and-fiduciaries/00..... You should consult with an attorney in your county about estate planning. This attorney will be able to give advice about your specific situation. This answer is attorney advertising and is for educational purposes only. This does not in anyway constitute and/or form an attorney-client relationship. Allison D. Gaffen is licensed to practice law in the state of Pennsylvania, and this answer is not intended to solicit clients from outside the state of Pennsylvania. Allison represents clients in Allegheny, Beaver, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties. To schedule an appointment with Attorney Allison Gaffen call (412) 465-0785.
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