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who would inherite in this situation?
geriann
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man dies. no Will.
gets disability benefits...and will do for the rest of his life.
lives in rented council flat, so only money/posessions to give.
has Fiancee. not living together. no children with fiancee.
has step-children that live with ex-wife. considers these children as his own.
has children with ex-partners. some are now adults.
mother is dead, but father still alive.
who would inherite?
would he need a Will to make such step-children and fiancee can inherite?
gets disability benefits...and will do for the rest of his life.
lives in rented council flat, so only money/posessions to give.
has Fiancee. not living together. no children with fiancee.
has step-children that live with ex-wife. considers these children as his own.
has children with ex-partners. some are now adults.
mother is dead, but father still alive.
who would inherite?
would he need a Will to make such step-children and fiancee can inherite?
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I think that a marriage partner inherits first, then their children. Then, blood relatives of the deceased.
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Yes.
If not married, his estate will be split equally between his natural children. Doesnt matter they are adults. His step children, fianc!e and father will get nothing.0 -
his children would inherit but if he wants anything different to happen then he needs to make a will.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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His biological children would inherit.0
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His children would get it all.:j little fire cracker born 5th November 2012 :j0
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Direct.gov.uk are useful in this situation.
However, usually where there is no will, blood relatives trump others. It can be contested, but unlikely to be worthwhile.
A simple will can be made cheaply (lawpack.co.uk)0 -
His biological children of course! if he wants anyone else to inherit then he should make a will - even if its a DIY one!0
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Yes, the money will be split between natural children. If he wants step children and fianc! to inherit he needs to make a will. If he marries and dies with no will then his wife will inherit the lot.0
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Yes, the money will be split between natural children. If he wants step children and fianc! to inherit he needs to make a will. If he marries and dies with no will then his wife will inherit the lot.
For the benefit of anyone reading the thread in slightly different circumstances this is only because the estate is small. A larger estate would have a different distribution, with both wife and bio children getting a share.0 -
For the benefit of anyone reading the thread in slightly different circumstances this is only because the estate is small. A larger estate would have a different distribution, with both wife and bio children getting a share.
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