Memorise - Wills

Question 1

Order of distribution if no spouse or issue when intestate.

Answer 1

 Following order of entitlement
* Parents
* Siblings of whole blood on the statutory trusts
* Siblings of half blood on the statutory trusts
(their children if predeceased)
* Grandparents
* Uncles and aunts of whole blood on the statutory trusts
* Uncles and aunts of half blood on the statutory trusts
* The crown as bona vacantia
 Where multiple relatives belong to the same category, estate is divided equally
 The estate is only distributed to the next if the deceased has no relatives in the above in the order.

Question 2

What must a spouse do if they want the matrimonial home to make up their statutory legacy?

Answer 2

• Spouse should make an election in writing to the PRs within 12 months of the date of the grant