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What Happens If You Die Without a Will as an Unmarried Partner

Angela Dryden

Published on: 02/12/2025

Most unmarried partners inherit nothing under intestacy rules. Find out what actually happens and how to protect each other with a simple will.

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What Paul Danan’s Will Teaches About Protecting Your Children’s Inheritance

Angela Dryden

Published on: 09/11/2025

When actor Paul Danan died aged 46, his Will protected his ten-year-old son’s inheritance and kept it growing. This real example shows why planning properly makes such a difference.

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What Happens If You Die Without a Will?

Angela Dryden

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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Is Will Writing Regulated in the UK? What You Need to Know Before Choosing a Provider

Angela Dryden

Published on: 04/09/2025

Anyone can call themselves a will writer. Learn who is properly regulated, how solicitors and barristers are overseen, and how to make sure your will is valid and protected.

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