Am I his widow?

Yorkshireman99

rosiesq wrote: »

Hi Thanks Savvy_Sue and Yorkshireman99. Yes, my husband. Only lived apart since 2015, married for 40 years, together for 43. She's been with him 2 years, and obviously wants it all, I guess. Estate less than 60,000. One bank account only, no assets or property. So not worth challenging as far as I can see, even if there was a reason. Not sure that 'I've lost/misplaced the will would suffice?' Although she has tried to accuse two of my children of stealing it! The money was to be shared between the 3 children, I don't want a penny of it. Thanks

Don.t let her get away with it! The money is yours and you should not let it go.

rosiesq

I hope so, thank you.

macman

rosiesq wrote: »

Hi Thanks Savvy_Sue and Yorkshireman99. Yes, my husband. Only lived apart since 2015, married for 40 years, together for 43. She's been with him 2 years, and obviously wants it all, I guess. Estate less than 60,000. One bank account only, no assets or property. So not worth challenging as far as I can see, even if there was a reason. Not sure that 'I've lost/misplaced the will would suffice?' Although she has tried to accuse two of my children of stealing it! The money was to be shared between the 3 children, I don't want a penny of it. Thanks

But why? No valid will means he died intestate and so you, as his widow, inherit the whole of the estate, if it's less than £250K. That is £20K for each of your children if you wish to give it to them. Why is that 'not worth challenging'?

TBagpuss

It is bizarre, as she is only entitled to inherit of there is a will leaving any hing to her, in which case proceeding the will would be in her interests, and hising or destroying it does nothing for her as you would inherit (and if you and he had been divorced, his children would inherit. Either way, she gets nothing)

If there is only one bank account, then if you've done nothing else, notify the bank of his death, let them know you are his widow and that you are in the process of applying for probate / administration. This should ensure that the account is frozen for the time being.

Have you asked the probate office for a copy of the caveat? That would have the address for service which you need

lisyloo

Get onto the bnk straightaway so that account is frozen.
If he uses a computer and the password is "cached" then she might be able to move the money.

rosiesq

Thanks everyone. Already done all suggested, now issued the warning, so will see.