Who Will Inherit From Anton Yelchin’s Estate?

Who will inherit Anton Yelchin’s wealth? How much was the Star Trek actor worth? After learning of the unexpected death of actor Anton Yelchin, it is hard not to wonder where his fortune is headed. The media has reported that he died without a will. What does this mean for his family?

Yelchin Dies Intestate

• On August 1, 2016, AP News reported that Yelchin died without a will.
• Now that he is dead, who will inherit his wealth?
• How can a famous actor not have a will or even a simple estate plan?
• Estate planning attorneys and probate litigators encourage clients to create some sort of estate plan, as it can prove to be very beneficial even while you are still alive.
• For example, if you become incapacitated, a good estate planning attorney may be able to help you avoid a Florida guardianship and protect your wealth that you are no longer able to manage.
• Probate lawyers know that it is not very expensive to create a Florida will, revocable trust or living trust and they can be completed quickly.
• Therefore, many people do not have an excuse.
• Why should I bother to have an estate plan?
• Because the Star Trek actor did not have a will, his estate will  pass by a state law that controls who inherits property when someone dies without a will.
• In most states, this is called intestacy law or dying intestate.
• Florida litigators know that, when you die intestate in Florida, heirs inherit.
• The intestacy laws are probably very similar in California where Yelchin died.
• What if Yelchin didn’t want his heirs to inherit his wealth?
• He should have created a will or trust!
• To read more about Yelchin’s unfortunate death, click here.