The Difficulties Will and Probate Solicitors have to face in Dealing with Estate Matters When There is no Will

When an adult dies in the UK their assets such as their property, money and financial affairs must be transferred to the beneficiaries. Legally this process is known as Administrating the Estate. Often the estate matters are straightforward and their distribution requires little or no complications. On the other hand, some estates are made up of several properties and businesses with several stakeholders. Regardless of which, all estate matters can be dealt with systematically with the presence of a valid will. In the text below will and probate solicitors have identified the various problems with dying intestate.

There no room for modern relations:-

The rules of intestacy are very strict and there is room only for direct family. The intestacy rules have no room for modern family relations such as step children, unmarried couples, unregistered partners, step brothers and sisters usually end up inheriting nothing at all. Therefore it is recommended by leading will and probate solicitors that one makes a will if he/she has specific guidelines regarding the distribution of the estate.

Greater Chances of Error:-

Only the rules of intestacy determine who will benefit from the estate, this can involve identifying individuals from a complex family tree. Due to these complexities the administrator is capable of making errors. Under such circumstances, the administrators may be held financially liable for any loss resulting from the breach of duty.

For more information you are welcome to get in touch with the will andprobate solicitors at Walker Wise Solicitors by phone on 01254 300 966 or email enquiries@walkerwise.co.uk.