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, 2 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

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)