09/09/2026
When someone dies without a Will, their family cannot simply decide between themselves who should receive their assets.
The law of Intestacy determines who is entitled to inherit.
There is also a difference between an Executor and an Administrator.
An Executor is appointed under a Will. Where there is no Will, an Administrator is appointed through the Grant of Letters of Administration.
This can make an already difficult time more complicated, particularly where the family situation is not straightforward.
For example, unmarried partners, stepchildren and other people close to the person who died may not inherit in the way the deceased would have wanted.
This is one of the reasons making a Will can be so important.
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Connect with our team to learn more: https://www.leechandco.co.uk/wills/