Not Married


What happens if you are a single person and die intestate? (This includes anyone who is not married, regardless of whether they cohabit with their partner or not).

If your estate is worth over £25,000 and you have not made a Will then your estate will be distributed under the rights of Succession.

Most people who fall within this category do not have a Will...

If you have a partner, they receive NOTHING! - everything goes to:

  • the deceased's parents- if none then to...
  • any brothers and sisters - if none then...
  • to grandparents - if none then to...
  • uncles and aunts - if none then to...
  • the Government

If it can be proven that the deceased is the real parent of children then they will receive everything.
(applies to UK except Scotland)