What Happens If You Die Without a Will?
Published on: 04/09/2025
What happens if you die without a will in England or Wales? Learn how intestacy rules decide inheritance, from spouses and children to distant relatives.
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What happens if you die without a will in England or Wales? Learn how intestacy rules decide inheritance, from spouses and children to distant relatives.

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