What happens if there's no will and multiple family members want different things?

Without a will, a South Carolina estate passes through intestate succession, which divides ownership among heirs according to state law rather than any prior wishes the deceased may have expressed informally. When those heirs disagree on what to do with a property, probate court or a partition action may be needed to force a resolution. Brian Beatty works alongside an estate attorney in these situations to help family members reach a sale everyone can agree to sign.