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Will my spouse inherit my estate without a will?

Spouse no will

In our latest video from the Progeny Law and Tax team, Senior Solicitor, Rebecca Best demystifies the inheritance process, and the common misconception that the full estate is allocated to the surviving spouse if there is no will in place.

 

Meet the expert
Rebecca Best
Rebecca-Best
Senior Solicitor, Private Law

Rebecca has experience of dealing with a broad range of private client matters including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection work, the administration of estates, tax and succession planning, and the administration of trusts. Rebecca advises a wide range of clients including high net worth individuals.

Rebecca joined Progeny in 2015 having previously trained at Gordons LLP. Rebecca is a fully qualified member of STEP (the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners).

In her spare time Rebecca enjoys travelling and taking her dog for walks in the Yorkshire countryside.

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