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From: Barney Tyrwhitt-Drake <>
Subject: Re: Succession
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 1998 11:21:58 +0000


In article <>, Nick
<> writes
>I wonder if anyone can help me with a problem on succession.
>My wife has an Aunt who has made no Will and assumes we will
>administer her estate when she dies.
>The only living relatives (next in line) in the UK are my wife and my wife's
>brother and sister. My wife is the eldest.
>However in Germany, my wife's Aunt has a surviving Aunt herself.
>(Her mother's sister, and her family).
>Who is legally entitled to the estate?
>I realise it would be simpler if there was a Will, but at present there
>isn't, and so we would like to clarify the position so that we can discuss
>the implications with her while she is still well enough to do so.

It pains me to say it, but perhaps it would be best for you to consult a
lawyer? You got 30 minutes of his time for 6s/8d when I was a lad......
--
Barney Tyrwhitt-Drake

Drake Software web site at http://www.tdrake.demon.co.u

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