Increase in amount due to spouses and civil partners when partner dies without leaving a will
The Ministry of Justice has announced that married couples and civil partners whose spouse or civil partner dies without leaving a will are to benefit from an increase in the statutory legacy from the current £125,000 where the deceased leaves a spouse and children or £200,000 where the deceased leaves a spouse and parents or siblings but no children. From 1 February 2009 the levels will increase to £250,000 and £450,000.
A word of caution though – if you want to properly provide for your family – make a will!
