Inheritance query - advice please

[CaroleW]

This is the scenario

Widowed mother had 2 children.  She died October 2022.  Her Will left her flat & assets to her unmarried daughter who lived with her

May 2023 her only son died.  No will but he was divorced with 3 adult children & grandchildren

December 2023 unmarried daughter found dead.  No will found at the moment.  Owned her flat under the terms of her mothers will & has a substantial bank account

Question

If no will is found - am I right in saying that her late brothers 3 children inherit her entire estate?

[Rena]

I think you are right.

I haven't read this web page but I see that the citizens advice bureau has an article on Wills.

 url link

http://www.rootschat.com/links/01sux/

[jorose]

https://www.gov.uk/inherits-someone-dies-without-will is a good source

If all three of the brother's children are living, I think it goes to them in thirds.

[McGroger]

Stepped guide here might also help, Carole. In working through it I'd start with the unmarried daughter rather than the widowed mother. Seems to back up your thoughts.
Peter
https://www.gov.uk/inherits-someone-dies-without-will

Sorry, jorose, or is great minds

[CaroleW]

Thank you everybody.  This confirms the info I have given to my friend.  It is her niece who has died.   Sadly - she had been dead for some time before she was found so the family are only just getting details via the police & coroner.

[mazi]

Ok, unmarried, no children so the order is parents first, siblings of the full blood next, with the specific  statement Children of a pre deceased sibling inherit their late parents share.

I’d better be right as that is how I applied it.


Mike

[CaroleW]

Thanks Mazi

I understand the flat was searched yesterday but no will was found.  However - the solicitor who drew up her mothers will is being contacted tomorrow in case they are holding a will for the daughter.