Chapter 8

Question 1

In Scotland, the spouse is entitled to inherit the house up to what value if their partner dies intestate?

Answer 1

£473,000

Question 2

Jill and Mo own a property as ‘tenants in common’. If Mo were to die, how would his share of the property be distributed?

Answer 2

The value of his share of the property passes to his estate.

Question 3

What is ‘tenants in common’ known as in Scotland?

Answer 3

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