human
Is it true that if you don't have a will your estate will be distributed by the government?
assistant
Yes, this is true. If you do not have a will and are unable to make decisions for yourself when you die, then your family members or other people who care about you may petition the court to appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf. This person would be called an executor of your estate. The court would decide who should be appointed as executor based on factors such as how close they were to you and whether they had any special knowledge or experience related to your estate.