Stephen Gately has died

[Hannelene]

Why is it when famous people die it is never simple or there is always rumours and specultion surrounding their will or death? I can't believe that Stephen's husband would not know what had happened to his will they both seemed clued up and would want the other partner to be provided for. So if the will can't be found will everything then go to Stephen's family?

[Abigail]

There are certain rules that apply if you die intestate (without a will). As it is well known by the family that Stephen did have a valid will, I'm sure everything will be sorted out easily once it is located.

Surely the law firm that are holding the will or dealt with the drawing up of it would have got in touch with someone by now. There's a fair bit of money to be had.

Also, the executor of the will should have some idea where it is.

[Perdita]

Boyzone star Stephen Gately may not have made a will before his death, it has been claimed today.

Last week, it was reported that Gately's husband Andrew Cowles had been struggling to locate a document detailing his last wishes. Sources suggested that he believed it was in the hands of a London-based company of solicitors, but did not know which one.

According to the Belfast Telegraph, the singer's loved ones have now decided that there is a "strong possibility" he did not settle his affairs at all.

An insider said: "When you consider how high-profile the funeral was, covered by 24-hour rolling news channels, watched by millions across Ireland and the UK, one would think that if a law firm did hold the will and had read reports that Stephen's family are desperately searching for it, they would have come forward by now.

"Realistically someone would have picked up the phone and contacted the family."

The source added: "If there is no will, which is looking more and more likely as the days go by, then it makes everything very complicated legally."

Gately is said to have earned millions from record sales, tours and business investments since finding fame with Boyzone in the '90s.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/...de-a-will.html

[Abigail]

I highly doubt that he died intestate with the assets he has. He'd be a fool not to have made a will.

[Perdita]

I would like to think that a solicitor would have advised him to make a will, however, there are plenty of young people about who have never entertained that idea, although they own property. A lot of people only think about putting their affairs into order when they near retirement age.

[sindydoll]

I seriously find it hard to believe that Stephen's will is lost somewhere in London. Surely as his life partner, Stephen and Andrew would have discussed wills and what they wanted to happen to their affairs and where the wills are kept.

How can his husband not know which solicitor Stephen used? I know my parents and grandparents solicitors.

maybe it was never discussed because he never expected death at 33

[Abigail]

Maybe it's just me, but if I had as much money and property as he had at my age, I would have made a will.

[sindydoll]

Maybe it's just me, but if I had as much money and property as he had at my age, I would have made a will.

well i would too but maybe he didnt want his boyfriend to have it, i dont know and im not bothered

[Perdita]

Boyzone singer Ronan Keating has claimed that the boyband may never tour again following the death of Stephen Gately last month.

The star, who recently confirmed that the group would release a Gately tribute album, admitted that he is struggling to come to terms with his bandmate's passing.

"We've his vocals for several tracks, thank God. But as for going on the road, we may tour, we may not. I keep remembering things and get emotional," he told The Sun.

Keating insisted that the group have no plans to split and claimed that they "find comfort" in being together.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/ne...our-again.html

[Perdita]

A tribute concert to Stephen Gately will reportedly take place in London later today.

More than 1,000 friends and family members are expected to attend the Palace Theatre event, planned by the late Boyzone star's partner Andrew Cowles.

Christopher Biggins will host the private memorial, which will include readings, songs and tributes from celebrities such as Sir Ian McKellen, Beverley Knight, Liz McClarnon, Lee Ryan, Chesney Hawkes, Cherie Blair, Paul O'Grady, Matt Lucas, Graham Norton and Alan Carr.

A musical tribute from the remaining members of Boyzone - Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch - is also planned.

The Irish star, 33, died of natural causes on October 10 at his holiday home on the island of Majorca.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/...e-concert.html