- Wills
- Probate service
- Who can apply for the Grant of Probate?
- When is Probate required?
- Died without a will / Intestacy
- The Intestacy rules in a simple form
- Executor & Administrator responsibilities
- Calculating Inheritance Tax
- Obtaining a copy of the Will
- Checking whether a Will is valid
Died without leaving a will, also called intestacy
When someone dies it is usually assumed that all their property and possessions will automatically go to the nearest loved ones. Unfortunately things are not always that straight forward. If no will has been made or a will cannot be found the person is said to have died intestate and strict rules apply.
The intestacy rules are quite complicated and cover who can administer the property and possessions left, who will inherit and how much they will receive.
The first step is always to establish who should be administering the estate. This would usually be the next of kin who are determined following the Rules of Intestacy.
If you feel that you might like professional help in administering the estate of a relative who had died intestate then please contact us for a free initial discussion of our services and charges.
If you require further information contact Peasegoods on 0800 163 059 or fill in the online contact form.
