Relating to previous thread where we were unable to get a will completed before my wife's aunt passed away viewtopic.php?f=2&t=40217
Because there is no will, my understanding of the intestacy rules indicates that the estate should be distributed as follows...
- sister - 25%
brother - 25%
daughter of deceased sister - 25%
son of deceased brother -12.5%
daughter of deceased brother - 12.5%
The aunt had over the years said that she was leaving her house to my wife (daughter of deceased sister).
The question arises - does the desire to leave the house to my wife have any legal standing? The brother and sister would be happy for their shares to be used, but the other niece and nephew (who had little to do with the aunt) are currently not aware of the aunt's wishes. They would be unlikely to create any issues if there was a legal basis for their shares to be reduced, but if there is no legal basis, then we would not pursue it.
The probate is being applied for by the brother and sister, if that makes any difference.
regards
elkay