My father's cousin has died intestate.?

Question

He was her next of kin though he died some years ago. Under the rules of intestacy, does her estate now go to my father's children? If not, what happens to it?

Answer 1

If there are any other relatives around, even if a lot more distant than you, then you are out of luck. Because he died before your cousin then that takes him (and descendants) out of the loop.
There still may be a chance if there just aren't any other relatives who turn up, but then you'll probably have to wait the seven years whatever.

Answer 2

The law will look to see if there are any children of the deceased and if there are none, it will look to the parents of the deceased person to see whether they have any descendants. If there are none of those either, then it will look to the grandparents of the deceased to see whether they have any living descendants. This, from what you are saying, leaves only you and your siblings in the running so yes, you would inherit. But of course, you may not have access to the entire picture. Your father's cousin would have had another set of grandparents who are nothing to do with your side of the family. Do they have any descendants to share the inheritance with you?

Answer 3

someone would have to apply for letters of administration which is a Grant of Probate when there isnt a will. As long as noone opposes the application, the person who applies can then distribute the estate accordingly.

Answer 4

next of kin should have been traced and notified check the local registery records and see a lawyer about rtaising a claim