The rules of intestacy are due to change next February.  The statutory legacy received by the surviving spouse or civil partner will double to £250000.00 if there are children of the marriage or £450000.00 instead of the current £200000.00 if there are no children.

Whilst this increase will be welcomes by the surviving spouse or civil partner there is concern that children would often be left with nothing.

The moral is that there is no substitute for a well drawn will