I imagine she'll be rolling in it from the holiday insurance payout, mortgage protection policy, and work whipround

( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Tue 30 Aug 2011, 14:57, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

Obviously all of his assets will pass to her as well

( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Tue 30 Aug 2011, 14:58, Reply)

Unless he's made a will I suppose

( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Tue 30 Aug 2011, 14:58, Reply)

If he's anything like me
he won't have got round to it yet.
(Bazongaloid, Tue 30 Aug 2011, 15:03, Reply)

Even I've got round to making a will Al.
It's important innit.
( girlinthehole, Tue 30 Aug 2011, 15:10, Reply)

Yeah
Especially when you've got a wife and property and stuff.
(Bazongaloid, Tue 30 Aug 2011, 15:14, Reply)

what happens if you don't have one?

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 30 Aug 2011, 15:17, Reply)

It goes to next of kin/spouse
but takes ages longer, I think.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 30 Aug 2011, 15:19, Reply)

Yes, it does.
My Mum died without making a will and it took fucking ages to sort things out.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Tue 30 Aug 2011, 15:35, Reply)

intestacy rules
spouse, kids, parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins, crown.

there's a bit more to it than that, but this is the general priority list. and yeah, it can take ages.

if you're married and you are joint tenant with your spouse in ownership of your house, it's only relevant if you wanted to leave stuff to other people. if you wanted to leave some to charidee, or to your parents, or a brother etc, you'd need a will or to ensure that your other half knew exactly what your wishes were.
( rachelswipe with a fork, Tue 30 Aug 2011, 15:38, Reply)

Immigrants get your stuff
and they can smash your wifes back doors in. And they get to draw little red spots over your wedding photos so it looks like you had chickenpox when you got married.

Awful stuff.
(Bazongaloid, Tue 30 Aug 2011, 15:19, Reply)

Apart from his wedding ring
Loan Sharks innit?
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Tue 30 Aug 2011, 14:59, Reply)

Alright Jeff

( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Tue 30 Aug 2011, 15:01, Reply)

Haha!
I thought it was quite good
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Tue 30 Aug 2011, 15:01, Reply)

I agree

(PsychoChomp, Tue 30 Aug 2011, 15:05, Reply)