The Law of Intestacy in England and Wales

​IF YOU DO NOT LEAVE A VALID WILL YOUR ESTATE WILL PASS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTESTACY RULES.

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The Intestacy Rules set out who is entitled to inherit from your estate if you do not leave a valid will. If you do not leave a Will your money and possessions will be distributed according to the Intestacy Rules laid down in the Administration of Estates Act 1925. If you have no relatives the Crown is entitled to take everything.