Intestacy Law UK
The upsetting event that somebody close to you has died intestate can mean
added distress at an already upsetting time. The state of dying intestate refers
to somebody dying without having left valid will.
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This could mean either that the testator made no will or that the will left is not effective and instructions therefore do Not Comply with Legal Requirements; or that the instructions left are incomplete.
Intestacy can therefore be Total or Partial, and in these instances the estate of the deceased is distributed according to strict rules which might mean that Litigation is the Only Recourse for distributing the assets more fairly.
Legal Procedure
The estate usually goes to the spouse of the deceased, but children and other relatives may also be entitled to a share, and everything depends on the value of the estate left.
However, before any assets can be distributed, there is an application to the probate registry to get through and Administrators must be appointed.
This can sometimes be a Longer Procedure than applying for a grant of probate where there is a valid will, and consequently heirs have to wait more time for their inheritance.
Property Distribution
Gray Purdue Solicitors are experts in all areas of probate law, and our solicitors can
advise you in the unfortunate case of a relative leaving no effective last testament.
We know that losing a family member is always an emotional strain and we offer specialist and sympathetic support and advice to take the worry from you and get you through the legal process as rapidly and efficiently as possible.
Our lawyers will provide a professional and comprehensive service to ensure that the wishes of the deceased are respected and all beneficiaries receive their rightful legacy.
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