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

The estate is shared equally between the brothers or sisters (not including any step-brothers, step-sisters, half-brothers or half-sisters).

If a brother or sister died before the deceased, their children (nieces and nephews of the deceased) will inherit in their place.

If any of these nieces or nephews died before the deceased, their children will inherit in their place and they are entitled to apply for probate.

If any brothers, sisters or their descendants died after the deceased, their share will become part of their own estate.

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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)?: Yes
• Are there any living brothers or sisters, or any living descendants of deceased brothers or sisters (such as nephews or nieces)?: Change