If a deceased person died without leaving a will there are standard rules in place to decide how that person’s assets are distributed. The law calls this dying ‘intestate’; the rules of ‘intestacy’ will apply. These standard rules can be challenged, just like any will can.
The practical difficulty that arises when someone dies without leaving a will is who will administer the estate? That is a good question, and depends on the individual circumstances.
If there is no will and you are unsure what to do about it, contact us to discuss the matter further.