inheritence law

[dinkydoo]

My friend has been estranged from her family for 30 years and recently been told by a reletive that her mother has left my friend a share of her estate with her 2 siblings whom she also have had no contact with, what will happen to her share if she does not accept her inheritence, as this is what she wants to do.

[JustChillin]

Her share will be divided between her two siblings.

[Barmaid]

Your friend could do a Deed of Variation in respect of her share of the estate and leave it to her favourite charity. That way the siblings don't get it, but her favourite good cause could get a tax free windfall.

[dinkydoo]

thank you both i will pass this on to her, much appreciated

[cassa333]

Even if she doesn't want it for herself then I would be inclined to say make sure she gets it then gives it to her favourate charity.