If I pass away before my case is resolved, will my family receive my compensation?

In most states, if you pass away before your case is resolved, your loved ones can continue to litigate it in your place. The person who you name in your will as the executor of your estate typically serves as the personal representative of your estate, and the beneficiaries of your will receive any compensation from your case. Depending on state law, certain family members may also have the right to seek compensation for their personal loss.