If there is no will, the law normally splits the estate between the spouse and the natural children.
yes everything inherits traits as long as its a living organism.
Primogenture
The children folders.
wife
It is set by law. Typically it will be the spouse, followed by the children.
Spouse and children are going to be first in line. Then parents and then siblings.
They need to close the estate. This is much easier when the spouse inherits everything.
She would now owe on the car. She inherits everything.
the oldest will inherit the money
Well the family members get everything , if he doesn't have any family, and he doesn't have a will , all goes to the state
Make her your beneficiary and put her into your will to make sure she inherits what you want
The wife and kids.