What happens to a property if someone dies without a Will?

Written By Alison Robinson

If someone dies without leaving a valid Will, they are said to have died intestate.

Their estate, including any property they owned, is distributed according to the Rules of Intestacy, rather than their personal wishes.

This can affect:

  • Who inherits the property.

  • Whether the property needs to be sold.

  • How long the administration of the estate takes.

  • Whether additional legal steps are required before the property can be sold.

If you are buying or selling a property that forms part of an intestate estate, the conveyancing and probate process may take longer while the correct legal authority is obtained.

At Owen Kenny Partnership, we can guide executors and administrators through the conveyancing and probate process following the death of a property owner.

Find out more about how we can help: https://www.owenkenny.com/residential-conveyancing

#Conveyancing #BuyingAndSelling #PropertyLaw 

Alison Robinson
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