Intestate Succession

What is the definition of "Intestate Succession"?

Intestate Succession describes the case when a person dies without a will (that is, intestate) in Texas, that person’s property will be distributed according to the inheritance laws imbedded within the Texas Probate Code.  In other words, if you don’t have a will, the Texas legislature has already written one for you and it is found in the Texas Probate Code.  So if you want to clearly declare who will receive your property after death, you must have a valid will.