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Storm 10

My Sister died a few months ago and the Husband has put the house up for sale, the house was left to my Sister but I don't believe that she made a will, question is if she did not make a will what rights have we over the sale of the house and either way should there have been a reading of a will if she made one, we have heard nothing about the sale until now. How could I find out if she made a will and have we any say in the sale.

Lenar3556

Sorry to hear of the death of your sister.

If she left no will, the rules of intestacy apply. If she has no children, typically her estate passes entirely to her husband. If she has children, two thirds passes to her husband and one third to her children. But these situations are not always entirely straightforward.

If you have concerns or worries, it may be a good idea to discuss the matter with your solicitor who would be well positioned to advise you on the full facts.

Graces7

The moral is; always, everyone, make a Will. Just sorting this here to make it all easier for others. I was shocked at how much there was to do to finalise it all.