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Category: Intestacy Rules

Practical guidance from Simon Jenkins, Director at Curtis Legal.

June 1, 2026

What Happens to Children’s Inheritance Under Intestacy?

The intestacy rules give children significant rights but with important conditions, including a statutory trust for minors. Learn how children inherit when there is no will.

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May 29, 2026

Who Inherits When There’s No Will? Intestacy Rules England and Wales

When someone dies without a will in England and Wales, the intestacy rules decide who inherits. Learn the priority order, what spouses and children receive, and how to apply.

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