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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How long does it take to wind up someone’s Estate after their death?
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After someone dies, their Estate needs to be administered and their assets distributed in accordance with their Will or, if they did not leave a Will, with the Rules of Intestacy. How long this takes can vary greatly depending on the size of their Estate and to whom their assets...
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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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