02/09/2026
What happens if you die without a Will in the UK?
If you die without a Will, the rules of intestacy determine who inherits your estate. For unmarried couples, stepfamilies and cohabiting partners, the outcome may not be what you expected.
This article explains the risks of dying without a Will:
https://partnership.sjp.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-say.html
Will writing involves the referral to a service which is separate and distinct to those offered by St. James's Place. Wills are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Thrive Finance is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).
SJP Approved 17/08/2026
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