Lost - Very Lost sign gettySignificant time and money is often spent tracking down “lost heirs” after a person dies. Here are five things you need to know about preventing lost heirs from complicating the management of your estate after you are gone. A family tree of your family members, both living and deceased, can help circumvent the need to track down your heirs at law after your death. Your nearest living family members will be the ones who inherit your estate if you do not have a will. Often people do not want to find estranged family members, but the probate court proceedings require it.

Source: Forbes April 30, 2021 15:11 UTC