Chapter IHTM12156

Published date20 March 2016
Record NumberIHTM12156
CourtHM Revenue & Customs

The statutory rules of intestacy (IHTM12142) apply not only where there is no Will but also where a Will has left any part of the deceased’s estate undisposed of. Partial intestacy cases are fairly uncommon, but when they do arise, they can be extremely complex.

In a partial intestacy, the intestate part of the estate may be subject to prior and/or legal rights claims (IHTM12201) if the intestate was survived by a spouse or civil partner (IHTM11032) and/or children. The extent of these rights will depend on the nature of the intestate estate (heritable or moveable).

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