What Happens if You Die Without a Will? | WSJ Your Money Briefing

Dying without a will can put the future of your assets at risk.

Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why most Americans don’t have one.

0:00 What is a will and what is its purpose?
0:42 What kinds of assets does a will typically cover?
1:03 What happens if someone dies without a will
2:56 The cost of drawing up a will
3:35 How estate planning rules differ per state

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