My husband and I have both been married before.

We bought a home with acreage and own it free and clear.

Our will is set that when one dies everything goes to the other , once we are both gone it’s split between my daughter and his 3 sons.

My husband and I are both on disability. If my husband were to die first would I have to sell my home and give his “ share” to his grown kids? No , nor would he be expected to give my daughter her portion.

My husband has a small life insurance policy for me and one for his kids, both are small but that’s all we could afford and now with our illness’s we can’t even get another policy.

This is why having a will is so important for everyone regardless of age.

Second or first marriage late in life can complicate matters but in the end it goes by a will or can get hung up in probate for years , while someone well paid sorts things out.

I’m sorry your uncle didn’t think about staying in his will that would result in some form of money or family heirlooms stay in the family.

Most people do not want to talk about death and put things in writing.