Liam Payne died in October 2024 and, according to BBC reports, he left behind money, property and possessions worth more than £24 million, but no will to distribute his estate.

The BBC explains: “If someone dies without making a will, the rules say any children will normally inherit their estate if there is no living husband, wife or civil partner. Payne never married but he and former Girls Aloud singer Cheryl had a son, Bear, who is now aged eight.

“Cheryl, who was Payne’s partner for more than two years, and music industry lawyer Richard Bray have been named administrators of his estate. They will manage the money, but they currently have limited authority and cannot distribute it.”

HuffPost UK spoke exclusively with Veronica Mullins, head of private wealth and succession at Ramsdens Solicitors to learn more about the risks of dying without a will in place.

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