Advice please

*Louise*

vicvic wrote: »

Im not sure where to post this and i am sorry if it's in the wrong place but i would really appreciate any advice.

My mum has received a letter addressed to my dad saying he has been left some money by his uncle who has died, my dad died 10 years ago and my mum doesn't think she will be entilted to whatever has been left so she is not going to contact the solicitors.

Does anyone know if she will be entilted to anything?

Thanks!!

Even if she didn't think she was entitled to anything, she should phone anyway to save the solicitors having to keep chasing things up.

I would be inclined to think your Dad's share would go to you and and siblings. Unless, of course, the will states what is to happen if he has passed away...but you won't know till you contact the solicitor.

vicvic_3

My mum just phoned and they said because my dad died first we are not entilted to anything.The solicitor said she's gonna phone tomorrow to confirm it.

vicvic_3

just to add that the letter states that my great uncle died partically intestate.anyone know what that means?

Merlot

vicvic wrote: »

just to add that the letter states that my great uncle died partically intestate.anyone know what that means?

Partial intestacy
A person dies partially intestate if they leave a valid Will, but the Will fails to dispose of all the assets.
If, as is usual, the Will contains a valid residuary gift, a partial intestacy is avoided. A residual gift is one which ensures that all the property which has not been specifically dealt with in the Will (the residue) passes to chosen beneficiaries nominated by the person making the Will (the testator).

HTH