What happens if you die without a will?

Many people in the UK died without a will in 2025.

Last year, 70% of people who died in the UK didn't have a will. This caused stress for their families.

If you don't have a will, your partner may not get your money. Your children may not get anything either.

If someone dies without a will, it's called ‘dying intestate’. The law decides who gets their money.

This can cause problems for the family. They may argue about who gets what.

What happens when someone dies without a will is different in England, Wales, and Scotland.

England and Wales have rules.

Scotland has rules.

Northern Ireland has rules.

Making a will can help your family.

Many people make a will to help their family. They want to make things easy for them.

If you want to make a will, you can get help. Experts in Money can connect you with a professional.

You can choose what you need.

You can pay in different ways.

You can plan for the future.

You can help your family financially. You can help them with living costs.

You can get a special quote.

You can get help from an expert. They can give you a free quote.

You can feel safe.

You can prepare now. You can avoid stress later.

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