Dying without a Will
If a person dies without a Will, it’s known as dying intestate. This means their estate must be managed through a legal process in line with the Succession Act 1981 (the Act). The Act sets out intestacy rules for how the estate should be administered.
An administrator is responsible for following the law and ensuring:
- all debts are paid
- assets are collected
- tax is finalised
- the estate is distributed to the lawful beneficiaries.
If there is no Will, the estate is administered according to the laws of intestacy. The person administering the estate is usually the next of kin and is called an administrator.
If a loved one has died without a Will, we at RobertsLaw can guide you through this process with compassion and expert knowledge.