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Legacy doubles

05 February 2009
Issue: 7355 / Categories: Legal News , Child law , Family , Ancillary relief
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The statutory legacy for bereaved spouses and civil partners has been doubled (from 1 February 2009).

The statutory legacy for bereaved spouses and civil partners has been doubled (from 1 February 2009). Where a spouse or partner dies intestate, the amount available to the survivor from the estate has been increased from £125,000 to £250,000 where there are children, and from £200,000 to £450,000 where there are parents or siblings, but no children. The changes are made by the Family Provision (Intestate Succession) Order 2009.

Issue: 7355 / Categories: Legal News , Child law , Family , Ancillary relief
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