Sam dies intestate, unmarried and without children, survived by both parents and a sister. Who inherits under the Administration of Estates Act 1925?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. His parents, equally, to the exclusion of his sister
- Step 1: The order for intestacy is spouse or civil partner, issue, parents, whole blood siblings and so on.
- Step 2: Where there is no spouse or issue, parents take before siblings.
Answer
His parents, equally, to the exclusion of his sister.
Why not the others: Siblings rank below parents; they do not share equally with them; the Crown takes only when no relatives are found.
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