Client Case: Dying Intestate – No Will

Miss J and the fact that their childhood home was lost to their step-siblings.

The Situation

Mrs O got married to Mr O in later life. Each had children from previous marriages. Mr O already owned a property from his first marriage and Mrs O moved in. When Mr O died he didn’t leave a Will and because he had remarried under the rules of intestacy his Estate including his house went to Mrs O.

The Problem

When Mrs O then died without a Will her Estate which now included Mr O’s property passed to her children meaning Mr O’s children from his first marriage received nothing.

Miss J (Mr O’s natural daughter) from his first marriage contacted us for advice.

Miss J was in dire need of financial assistance from the Estate due to the fact she was homeless and relying on accommodation from friends and following an accident was no longer able to work and support herself.

The Solution

We managed to agree a settlement for Miss J which helped her get back on her feet.