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Death of a Family Member

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Abstract

In this chapter we consider the property rights of a spouse on the death of the other spouse and claims by family members and other dependants for financial provision out of the estate of a deceased person under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. Appointing a guardian for a child is considered in Chapter 9.

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Further Reading

  • Buck, ‘Distribution on intestacy: the Law Commission Report No 187’ (1990) Fam Law 267.

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  • Law Commission, Distribution on Intestacy (Report No 187. 1989).

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  • Sachs, ‘Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 — an update’ (1990) Conv 45.

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© 1993 Kate Standley

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Standley, K. (1993). Death of a Family Member. In: Family Law. Macmillan Professional Masters. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13082-5_16

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