Intestacy Estates

If a person dies without a valid Will, they are said to have died ‘intestate’, and their estate is administered according to the rules of intestacy.

How an intestate estate will ordinarily be distributed is determined by strict rules set out by the government. This may mean that assets are not passed on to people that the deceased may have wanted.

Distributing an estate according to the rules of intestacy can also result in certain people missing out on an inheritance they believe they are reasonably entitled to.

At Bridge McFarland LLP, our experienced probate solicitors can assist in distributing an intestacy estate. Our contentious probate specialists can advise on challenging probate when there is no Will and advise on various intestate issues and disputes.

For more information about intestacy estates or to speak to one of our solicitors in Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, Hull, Brigg, Anlaby, Scarborough, and Market Rasen, call Bridge McFarland LLP on 0800 987 8800 or email wills@bmcf.co.uk.

Our Intestacy Estates Services

Our probate specialists at Bridge McFarland LLP can assist with all the legal aspects involved when someone dies without a Will. Our intestacy estates service includes help with:

• Letters of Administration.
• Locating missing relations and beneficiaries.
• Assessing the deceased’s debts and liabilities.
• Paying inheritance tax.
• Disputes over heirship rules.

For legal advice from our professional and friendly intestacy estates solicitors, call 0800 987 8800 or fill in our contact form.

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According to the rules of intestacy, the following individuals have no right to inherit from a deceased’s estate:

• Unmarried partners, including cohabiting couples and partners not in a civil partnership.
• Stepchildren or those treated as children but not legally adopted.
• Half siblings, if a full sibling (sharing both parents with the deceased) exists
• Relations by marriage.
• Close friends.
• Carers.

If you do not inherit under the rules of intestacy, you may be able to challenge probate and bring a claim against the deceased’s estate.

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Disputes can arise for various reasons, including:

• Disputes over who should administer the estate.
• Claims from unmarried partners that haven’t been provided for.
• Children or other dependants that have not been reasonably provided for.
• Inheritances to estranged spouses.

Contentious probate claims can be complicated, and specialist legal advice from an experienced solicitor is vital.

Our solicitors at Bridge McFarland LLP have extensive experience in contentious probate claims for intestacy estates. They will work closely with you to fully understand your situation and your objectives and will advise you on the best way to proceed.

To speak to one of our intestacy estate solicitors in Lincoln, Brigg, Anlaby, Louth, Hull, Market Rasen, Scarborough and Grimsby, call 0800 987 8800 or make an online enquiry.

Funding Arrangements for Trusts and Wills Dispute Claims

In appropriate cases, we will share the risk with you through flexible and innovative funding arrangements, including:

• Conditional fee agreements (CFAs) (also known as “no win, no fee” agreements).
• Discounted CFAs (also known as “no win, low fee” agreements).
• Fixed and capped fees.
• Competitive hourly rate charges.
• Legal expenses (“after-the-event” or “ATE”) insurance to cover the risk of having to pay costs to the other side (and your own expenses) if your claim is unsuccessful.
• Disbursement funding for expenses such as court fees and expert’s fees.

Private Client Legal Services

The team of private client solicitors at Bridge McFarland LLP offer a range of services relating to your Will and Estate, including:

• Drafting and amending a Will
• Estate Planning
• Powers of Attorney
• Trusts
• Inheritance Tax
• Statutory Wills
• Deputyships and Court of Protection
• Probate and Letters of Administration
• Elderly Client

Dispute Resolution Services

Our experienced and friendly team of lawyers can also provide specialist advice on various contentious matters and disputes, such as:

• Inheritance Act Claims
• Contesting a Will
• Defending a Will dispute claim
• Property and Assets disputes
• Estate administration and Executor disputes
• Applications to remove or replace Executors or Administrators
• Claims made against Executors or Administrator
• Professional negligence in the drafting of a Will
• Trusts disputes
• Court of Protection disputes

Other Legal Services

Bridge McFarland LLP offers uncomplicated guidance and advice when you most need it. Whatever your legal matter, relating to your private wealth or otherwise, speak to our team of friendly solicitors.

To speak to one of our solicitors in Lincoln, Louth, Scarborough, Brigg, Anlaby, Hull, Market Rasen and Grimsby today, please call 0800 987 8800 or make an online enquiry.

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