Suicide Inheritance - no will

Sea_Shell

Just goes to show the problems you can leave behind by NOT making a will, and specifying exactly who you want to benefit.

However, we must remember that uncle took his own life, so maybe wills weren't forefront of his mind at such a turbulent time.

Reading between the lines, it seems OP maybe angry (in her grief) at her uncle (rather than mum) for leaving things this way. Disinherited, in effect.

Flugelhorn

this is a little bit like the cases where someone expects (or hopes or was led to believe) that they will be remembered in some relatives will and then when the actually comes to probate then there is nothing there for them. People say one things and then do another. Unless the person is financially dependant on the deceased they cannot do anything about it.

I work on the basis that none of us is entitled to inherited money (other than minor kids) and any that does come our way is a little windfall tinged with the sdaness of losing someone

Margot123

For once, I am lost for words. Perhaps that's a good thing!

seven-day-weekend

Cheeky_Monkey wrote: »

It looks to me as if the inheritance hasn't actually been paid out yet. If that's the case, I think you're jumping the gun.

If it has been paid out, then there's nothing you can do about your mum's apparent greed.

Why is it greedy? It is her money, inherited legally by her, she doesn't have to share it with anyone.

Turmoilat37

I'm not responding to any more comments on this post. It was rather naive to think that people reading the post would fully grasp the situation. Also, I should have expected to be accused of being a gold digger, as soon as I mentioned the word money. Perhaps I am just thinking of my future financial security given my diasbling health condition.

For those of you, who quite rightly state I have no legal entitlement to my Uncle's money, I say we fall into two black and white categories. If you had a wheelchair-bound close relative who was unable to work due to a serious health condition, who struggled to pay for their weekly food out of their benefits ..and you came into a significant amount of money - would you help them out? Take the words will and inheritance out of the equation - how many would sit on a large sum of money and watch a relative struggle? Is there a right thing to do?

For those who have children and would not share unexpected inheritance - looking after your children is looking after yourself. It's a little shortsighted to think otherwise. If we are lucky we will live to be in our 70s, 80s and that's when the role reverses and you need your children. You are entitled to believe you have no financial responsibility over your children - but if you're smart, you'll set your children up if you have the opportunity and give them the chance to be in a position to support you when it's needed. Let's look at the bigger picture.

Like I said, I received my answer, and lots of unhelpful comments and sly digs, but the conversation is closed .

seven-day-weekend

Turmoilat37 wrote: »

I'm not responding to any more comments on this post. It was rather naive to think that people reading the post would fully grasp the situation. Also, I should have expected to be accused of being a gold digger, as soon as I mentioned the word money. Perhaps I am just thinking of my future financial security given my diasbling health condition.

For those of you, who quite rightly state I have no legal entitlement to my Uncle's money, I say we fall into two black and white categories. If you had a wheelchair-bound close relative who was unable to work due to a serious health condition, who struggled to pay for their weekly food out of their benefits ..and you came into a significant amount of money - would you help them out? Take the words will and inheritance out of the equation - how many would sit on a large sum of money and watch a relative struggle? Is there a right thing to do?

For those who have children and would not share unexpected inheritance - looking after your children is looking after yourself. It's a little shortsighted to think otherwise. If we are lucky we will live to be in our 70s, 80s and that's when the role reverses and you need your children. You are entitled to believe you have no financial responsibility over your children - but if you're smart, you'll set your children up if you have the opportunity and give them the chance to be in a position to support you when it's needed. Let's look at the bigger picture.

Like I said, I received my answer, and lots of unhelpful comments and sly digs, but the conversation is closed .

I received a substantial inheritance in 2015 and will be helping my son by paying for his lease extension. I have already gifted him the deposit for his flat.

However, no-one has to share anything and it should not be expected. Especially to go to such lengths as challenging it.

Faith177

Turmoilat37 wrote: »

I'm not responding to any more comments on this post. It was rather naive to think that people reading the post would fully grasp the situation. Also, I should have expected to be accused of being a gold digger, as soon as I mentioned the word money. Perhaps I am just thinking of my future financial security given my diasbling health condition.

For those of you, who quite rightly state I have no legal entitlement to my Uncle's money, I say we fall into two black and white categories. If you had a wheelchair-bound close relative who was unable to work due to a serious health condition, who struggled to pay for their weekly food out of their benefits ..and you came into a significant amount of money - would you help them out? Take the words will and inheritance out of the equation - how many would sit on a large sum of money and watch a relative struggle? Is there a right thing to do?

For those who have children and would not share unexpected inheritance - looking after your children is looking after yourself. It's a little shortsighted to think otherwise. If we are lucky we will live to be in our 70s, 80s and that's when the role reverses and you need your children. You are entitled to believe you have no financial responsibility over your children - but if you're smart, you'll set your children up if you have the opportunity and give them the chance to be in a position to support you when it's needed. Let's look at the bigger picture.

Like I said, I received my answer, and lots of unhelpful comments and sly digs, but the conversation is closed .

And perhaps your mum is thinking of her itll be fine though youll get it eventually if she hasnt spent it all which is her right as its her money

Just because you are disabled does not mean family are obligated to help you its nice if they do but you get benefits etc they can help if they want and if they wanted to they would. If you are struggling that much with money maybe take a wonder over to the debt free board see if they can suggest ways of stretching your money rather that hoping for handouts from rich relatives

Or you could just keep the money for a good care home. Maybe your mum is thinking that with all your medical issues you may not be able to physically look after her should the need arise so is keeping the money in case she need further support that in your situation with your health won!!!8217;t be able to give

brewthebear

One word I want !! Greedy.... or what just because someone who is related to you has inherited you feel unjust and think its your right to get some of it.
The Uncle obviously knew what he was doing and would have been aware who would benefit, y ou not being one of them Just get on with your life and stop whingeing. All you see is ££££ signs

Yorkshireman99

brewthebear wrote: »

One word I want !! Greedy.... or what just because someone who is related to you has inherited you feel unjust and think its your right to get some of it.
The Uncle obviously knew what he was doing and would have been aware who would benefit, y ou not being one of them Just get on with your life and stop whingeing. All you see is ££££ signs

I thought the purpose of this forum was to help people not moralise.

Marcon

Turmoilat37 wrote: »

Do we just need to accept that our mum does not wish to share the inheritance or would we have grounds to contest it?

You aren’t entitled to inherit under the intestacy rules but if your uncle supported you financially, you may have been able to make a claim for provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. Given your other posts saying you rely on benefits, it doesn't sound as if that would apply - and you could be out of time.