Wills & Inheritance
What a will does, what happens when there isn't one, and who inherits what.
What's the difference between an executor and an administrator?
Both are Personal Representatives who deal with the estate. An executor is named in the will; an administrator is appointed by the court.
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How do I write a valid will?
A will must meet three tests to be valid in England and Wales: the formalities of the Wills Act 1837, the testator's capacity, and their intention.
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What is the order of inheritance without a will?
The intestacy rules work like a queue: spouse first, then children, parents and siblings. Who inherits what without a will — and who gets nothing.
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How to read a will after death
There is no formal will reading in England and Wales. Who may see the will before probate, how a will is laid out, and how to get a copy once it is public.
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