When a person dies without leaving a will he has died “intestate.” When this occurs certain rules apply in regard to who is entitled to inherit the deceased's possessions which are called his "estate."

​In Trinidad and Tobago these rules of intestacy are set out in the Administration of Estates Act Chap 9:01. When a person dies without a will the following  persons have a right to a share of his estate:

You're looking forward to the big day but there are so many details to consider including the legal details. If you already have a Will before getting married, keep in mind that tying the knot can affect that Will.

Most of us don't really think about making a will - it can be an uncomfortable subject.  Or maybe you do intend to make one but it has gone on the backburner. In the past, a few persons have asked if you can just draft one yourself. So can you make your own will?  

​When a person who was in a common law relationship passes away WITHOUT A WILL and leaves behind a surviving partner, that surviving partner can claim a share of the deceased's estate. With the help of an attorney, the surviving cohabitant must:

​Maybe you've heard these terms before but what do they mean? And what happens when someone dies "testate" or "intestate" in Trinidad and Tobago?

​A will tells everyone what should happen to your money, property and possessions after you die (all of these things together are called your ‘estate’).

Thinking about making a will seems like a morbid subject. However, life is uncertain and we don't know when we may go. So here are six (6) good reasons why you should consider making a will: