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When someone passes away without a Will, their estate is distributed according to the rules of intestacy. These legal guidelines determine who inherits the deceased’s assets and in what order of priority.
In your twenties or even thirties, making a Will isn’t necessarily a top priority. Many feel they’re too young, they don’t own enough, they don’t have any children yet or they can’t afford it.
Couples who have lived together may believe they become ‘common-law spouses’, a term frequently used but having no legal recognition.
In your twenties or even thirties, making a Will isn’t always a top priority. Many claim they’re too young, they don’t own enough or they don’t have any children yet or they can’t afford it!