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What Happens if You Die Without a Will in the UK? Dying without a Will in the UK can be a problematic situation for all involved. Without a valid Will in place, your estate will be shared out according to the legal process known as ‘intestate’. Your estate would be divided according to fixed set of rules, irrespective of what your intentions actually were, and that means your estate might not be divided in the way you expect – or want! If you die intestate, your spouse or civil partner will only receive a certain amount of your estate (currently the first £322,000, plus half of everything above that amount). They may also inherit if you have informally separated, but not if you have divorced or legally ended your civil partnership. It is important to note that if you’re married or in a civil partnership and you die intestate, your spouse or civil partner will not automatically receive all of your estate.