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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SOMEONE DIES WITHOUT A WILL?

21/3/2022

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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:

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CAN GETTING MARRIED AFFECT MY WILL?

20/9/2020

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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.
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CAN I MAKE MY OWN WILL?

29/5/2020

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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?  
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MY COMMON LAW PARTNER HAS DIED WITHOUT A WILL. HOW DO I ENSURE I RECEIVE A SHARE OF MY PARTNER’S ESTATE?

8/5/2020

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​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:
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WHAT DOES DYING “TESTATE” OR “INTESTATE” MEAN?

8/5/2020

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​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?
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6 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE A WILL

8/5/2020

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​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: 
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