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What Happens If You Die Without a Will in England and Wales?

What Happens If You Die Without a Will in England and Wales?

by Andrew | Jun 17, 2026 | Intestacy

You might be surprised by how many people put off writing a Will. Some assume they’re too young. Others think they don’t own enough assets for it to matter. Many simply believe their family will sort everything out when the time comes. The trouble is that...
What Happens If You Die Without a Will in England and Wales?

What Happens If You Die Without a Will in England and Wales?

by Andrew | Feb 25, 2026 | Intestacy

Many people assume their estate will automatically pass to their loved ones when they die. In reality, if you die without a Will in England and Wales, your estate is distributed according to strict legal rules known as the rules of intestacy. These rules decide who...
What Happens If You Die Without a Will in England?

What Happens If You Die Without a Will in England?

by Andrew | Aug 1, 2025 | Estate Planning, Best Practice, Intestacy, Will Writing

Many people assume that if they die without a Will, their estate will automatically pass to their spouse, partner, or children. Unfortunately, this is not always true. The reality is more complicated, and it can cause serious problems for families at an already...

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