Dying intestate

[purpose]

Does anyone know the situation regarding someone dying intestate (ie. not making a will), leaving NO spouse, one son and POSSIBLY a brother somewhere.

 

If the elderly gentleman in question dies and did not leave a will, would it be likely that the son would inherit all, or might there be legal problems? Have heard that anyone dying intestate leaves behind months/years of legal wrangling even in seemingly 'simple' instances.

[zmudge]

Click here to see how it works. There is a time limit of 12 years from the end of the Administrators "year" for an initial claim to be submitted although claims made within 30 years are processed at the discretion of the Crown. Once a claim is submitted and accepted then there is no time limit to abide by.

[purpose]

Thankyou so much.

This has helped clear a few things up. I looked on the Net for yonks but didn't find anything this helpful.

Many thanks!

[josieann]

I dont think it can be as difficult as that yes the son will inheret the lot unless some one contests this. Then it will have to go through the courts.  I know a friend who lost both her parents in the same year with no will she and her brother shared the house etc didnt take that long.