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What are the rules of intestacy?

A person who dies without leaving a Will or without leaving a valid Will is referred to as dying intestate. If someone dies without leaving a Will or without leaving a valid Will, their Estate will be distributed in accordance with the rules of intestacy. Only married or civil partners and blood and adopted relatives can inherit under the intestacy rules. The intestacy rules prescribe how an intestate persons estate will be distributed following their death. The rules of intestacy do not make provision for cohabitees.

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