18/05/2026
Monday Myth Buster!
“If there’s no will, everything automatically goes to the wife/husband.”
Nope - not always!
In England and Wales, if someone dies without a will (intestate):
• Married / civil partner + no children → spouse usually inherits everything.
• Married / civil partner + children → spouse gets personal possessions, the first £322,000, and half of the remaining estate; children share the other half.
• Unmarried partners do not automatically inherit, even after decades together!
A Will is so important to ensure your wishes are followed - why leave it to chance?
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