This is what happens if you are a married person with children and die intestate in Scotland.
Click here for England, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Around 68% of the UK population do not have a Will...remember that failure to appoint a legal guardian can result in even more distress and insecurity for your children.

The surviving spouse receives the first £300,000 of the estate plus plenishings up to £24,000 plus a further £42,000.

The remainder passes to the children.

Where the children are under 16 years a guardian needs to be appointed in case they are orphaned - otherwise your child may become involved in custodial battles and placed into care.