It is estimated that 54% of people in the UK do not have a Will and of those who do, many do not know the affect getting married will have on what they have chosen to leave to their loved ones. Many do not wish to think or plan for...
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Are you aware of the risks of intestacy?
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Are you aware of the risks of intestacy? Recent research has revealed that many people are unaware of the risk of intestacy. 34% were unaware that unmarried partners (regardless of length of relationship) are not entitled to anything in the event of a partners death. 21% were unaware that if...
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Wills and Inheritance: Changes to Intestacy Rules
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If someone dies without making a valid Will, the intestacy rules determine who will benefit from their estate (everything they own). On 1 October 2014 new changes to the intestacy rules came into force. We focus on how the changes affect spouses, civil partners and common law or unmarried partners...
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