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If there are no wills there is no executor appointed tex.Sea_Shell said:No one has prompted the discussion.
They cannot marry.
It's "complicated", like a lot of families.
I'm not sticking my head above the parapet on this. Stubborn, doesn't cover it.
AIUI there are currently no wills or LPAs in place for either party!!
And as is often the case the simple phrase "you can sort it all out once we've gone" wreaks havoc!
Never a truer word spoken.
Anyway, I'll leave it here for now, as more "details" would constitute airing others "laundry" in public.
Someone ( closest relative ) would have to apply for letters of administration, assuming the deceased lived in England.0 -
I'm aware of the difference. Thanks.sheramber said:
If there are no wills there is no executor appointed tex.Sea_Shell said:No one has prompted the discussion.
They cannot marry.
It's "complicated", like a lot of families.
I'm not sticking my head above the parapet on this. Stubborn, doesn't cover it.
AIUI there are currently no wills or LPAs in place for either party!!
And as is often the case the simple phrase "you can sort it all out once we've gone" wreaks havoc!
Never a truer word spoken.
Anyway, I'll leave it here for now, as more "details" would constitute airing others "laundry" in public.
Someone ( closest relative ) would have to apply for letters of administration, assuming the deceased lived in England.
But I don't think it's relevant as to the underlying question, which technical terminological "hat" is being worn, by the person who's lap this drops into.
How's it going, AKA, Nutwatch? - 12 month spends to date = 3.24% of current retirement "pot" (as at end December 2025)0 -
I would also hazard a guess that if the deceased was still married at the time of their death (mentioned above), and has died intestate (assumed, otherwise the OP probably would not be asking the question), then their spouse would be the main beneficiary, followed by any children.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/death-and-wills/who-can-inherit-if-there-is-no-will-the-rules-of-intestacy/
Each person in the relationship needs to make a will to ensure that their wishes are carried out, whatever they may be.0 -
I agree.BungalowBel said:
Each person in the relationship needs to make a will to ensure that their wishes are carried out, whatever they may be.
Can't force them though.
How's it going, AKA, Nutwatch? - 12 month spends to date = 3.24% of current retirement "pot" (as at end December 2025)0
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