Intestacy rules - s46 Flashcards

1
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What is the statutory order of entitlement if the testator has no spouse/issue? (5 categories)

A
  1. parents
  2. siblings
  3. grandparents
  4. uncle and aunts
  5. the crown
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What does the spouse receive under the intestacy rules if there is also issue?

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  1. personal chattels
  2. statutory legacy - £322k
  3. half of the residue
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3
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What is the survival rule for spouses?

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28 days

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What is the contingency rule for statutory trusts? (2 parts)

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i. must survive the intestate
ii. reach the age of 18

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What is the substitution rule for statutory trusts? (2 parts)

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i. share may go to the issue
ii. vest once they reach 18

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