Fred wishes to get on the housing ladder.  His parents have agree to lend him the necessary deposit but, as the costs in his area are high, he is planning to buy the property with a close friend.

In what way should the property they buy together be owned, and why?

Adam & Beth had been married for many years when Adam died unexpectedly, without making a will.  His estate is worth £870,000.  Adam and Beth have three children, Philip, Elizabeth and Margaret, and four grown-up grand children. Philip had three of the grandchildren but tragically died several years ago.  Elizabeth has the other grandchild; Margaret has not got any children.

How will the estate be divided under the rules of intestacy?