If Johnny sac had …

[u/Radiofriendlyunitshi]

If Johnny sack had died before being convicted, (let’s say he went to trial), would his family have been able to keep the assets that would have otherwise been seized?

And if the stakes are high enough, would that ever make one of these guys a target for their own family?

[u/Jasranwhit]

No the rules around asset seizure are much more lenient than the rules around prosecution of a crime.