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In forceParents
Chapter 4Intestacy
Part 4.3Distribution among relatives
128 Parents
(1)
The parents of an intestate are entitled to the whole of the intestate estate if the intestate leaves—
(a)
no spouse, and
(b)
no issue.
(2)
If there is only one surviving parent, the entitlement vests in the parent and, if both survive, it vests in equal shares.
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