Intestacy
When contesting an intestacy your case usually falls under one of the following categories:
Intestacy: Overview
If a loved one dies without a Will, the Intestacy Rules are used to work out how to distribute the estate.
CWPL can easily help you with the many issues that can arise for You and ensure that you get your full entitlement.
You only have one chance to get it right. By selecting CWPL You know that You will get the best lawyers for You.
Common Questions
CWPL can easily answer these common questions for You:
Is there an Intestacy?
- If a Will turns up, is it valid?
- What happens if only some of the assets are covered by the Will?
If there is an Intestacy, what are the entitlements?
- How do I draw up the family tree, and work out which relatives qualify for a share?
- How can DNA prove which children are entitled?
- Which assets pass under the intestacy, and which pass automatically to others?
For Spouses/Partners
- How do I prove my relationship, and calculate my entitlements?
- Can I say that the Intestacy Rules do not give me my real entitlement, and claim for more?
- How do I protect my rights over the family home?
Intestacy And What This Means For Unmarried Partners
If your unmarried partner dies without a Will, the Intestacy Rules may operate harshly against you, and you need to be fully advised of all your rights.
CWPL can easily help you with the many issues that can arise for You, and ensure that you get your full entitlement.
You only have one chance to get it right. By selecting CWPL You know that You will get the best lawyers for You.
Find out more about Issues for Non Married Partners here.
Common Questions for Unmarried Partners
CWPL can easily answer these common questions for You:
- I have had children with the deceased, how do I claim their entitlement?
- How do I protect my rights over the family home if I am not on the title?
- I am a joint owner of the home, how do I protect my title?
- How do I claim pension and retirement monies?
Intestacy – Issues for Stepchildren
A stepchild generally suffers significant disadvantages if their step-parent dies without a Will. The Intestacy Rules are used to determine how to distribute the estate, and the estate will usually be divided only between the blood relatives.
CWPL can easily help you with the many issues that can arise for You and ensure that you get your full entitlement.
You only have one chance to get it right. By selecting CWPL You know that You will get the best lawyers for You.
Find out more about Issues for Step-Children here.
Common Questions for Stepchildren
CWPL can easily answer these common questions for You:
- Is there really an intestacy if a Will may turn up? Is the Will valid?
- What happens if only some of the assets are covered by the Will?
- How do I prove my relationship and calculate my entitlements?
- How can DNA prove who are the children who are entitled?
- Which assets pass under the intestacy, and which pass automatically to others?
- If the Intestacy Rules do not provide for me, can I claim for more?
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