What Happens If You Die Without a Will in New York?
Understand the Risks. Protect Your Family.
Dying without a will means the State of New York decides what happens to your assets, your children, and your legacy. And that decision may not reflect your values, relationships, or intentions.
This free guide from Nicole Palermo, Principal Attorney at The Palermo Firm, helps you understand the legal and emotional impact of intestacy laws—and how to avoid costly consequences.
What You’ll Learn in This Free Guide:
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How intestacy laws distribute your estate, and why your partner, stepchildren, or chosen family may be left with nothing
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What happens when children inherit without guidance (spoiler: full access at age 18, no conditions)
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Real-life scenarios that reveal how even “simple” family setups can unravel without a will
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Frequently asked questions answered by an experienced New York estate attorney.
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Steps you can take right now to regain control and create a plan that reflects your wishes
Who This Guide Is For:
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Parents of minors
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Blended families
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Unmarried couples
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LGBTQ+ households
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Anyone who hasn’t yet created a will or updated theirs in the past few years
Why Download This Now?
You may think, “I’ll get to it someday,” but life doesn’t wait. Without a plan in place, your loved ones could face court battles, unexpected guardianship decisions, or lose out entirely.
This guide was created to empower New Yorkers with the knowledge they need to protect what matters most, without legal jargon or scare tactics.
