Intestacy - who inherits if someone dies without a will?: Information based on your answers

The estate is shared equally between the grandparents.

They are entitled to apply for probate.

If any of the grandparents died after the deceased, their share will become part of their own estate.

Next steps

Read the guide before you apply for probate.

Find out how to pay Inheritance Tax.

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• Where was the deceased domiciled?: England and Wales
• Where was the deceased domiciled?: Change
• Is there a living husband, wife or civil partner?: No
• Is there a living husband, wife or civil partner?: Change
• Are there any living children or any other living descendants (such as grandchildren or great-grandchildren)?: No
• Are there any living children or any other living descendants (such as grandchildren or great-grandchildren)?: Change
• Are there any living parents?: No
• Are there any living parents?: Change
• Are there any living brothers or sisters, or any living descendants of deceased brothers or sisters (such as nephews or nieces)?: No
• Are there any living brothers or sisters, or any living descendants of deceased brothers or sisters (such as nephews or nieces)?: Change
• Are there any living half-brothers or half-sisters, or any living descendants of deceased half-brothers or half-sisters (such as half-nephews or half-nieces)?: No
• Are there any living half-brothers or half-sisters, or any living descendants of deceased half-brothers or half-sisters (such as half-nephews or half-nieces)?: Change
• Are there any living grandparents?: Yes
• Are there any living grandparents?: Change