Aunt’s kids will inherit
My aunt died but did not leave a will. She has two children, both of whom live abroad. As a result, I have been dealing with clearing her house. She is up to her eyes in debt but the property is worth at least £250,000. What can I do? The son and daughter need to speak to a solicitor as a matter of urgency regarding tying up their mum’s affairs. The house will have to be sold and debts paid before any residue can be distributed. They inherit under the law of intestate succession. You do not. The telescope