If you don’t have a Will when you die, the law will decide how your estate is distributed. This is known as dying “intestate”. Dying without a Will means you have no control over who inherits from you. Someone could receive a part or the whole of your estate who you would not wish to benefit. Your loved ones may also find it more time consuming and costly to deal with your estate. A Will is the only way of making your wishes known when you die.
A Will can be cancelled simply by creating a new Will which states that all previous Wills are revoked. Your …
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Read more Wills & ProbateThe intestacy rules would apply to your estate and your partner would receive nothing under these.
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Read more Wills & ProbateA Will allows you to specify who you wish your estate to pass to upon your death. If you have …
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