Who will inherit from you if you die without a will?  It might not be the people you feel most connected to. Here is the order in New York State.  If you don’t have a relative in one category, see the next category down. (for instance, if you don’t have a spouse, your money will go to your kids). If you have a spouse and kids, your spouse gets the first $50,000 + half of the remaining estate. Your kids … read more »