In some cases, a Will may be drafted to apply specifically to assets located in a particular jurisdiction, such as Great Britain, the United Kingdom, or England and Wales. If a Will explicitly excludes the Isle of Man, or if the Will has been limited to assets within these regions, the estate's administration will not automatically cover any assets in the Isle of Man.

In such situations, the assets held in the Isle of Man will be subject to the rules of intestacy, as if there was no Will in place for those particular assets.

If the Will does not mention the Isle of Man, the estate may need to go through a separate probate process to deal with any Isle of Man assets, and the distribution of those assets will be governed by the intestacy laws of the Isle of Man.

Intestacy rules determine how assets are distributed if the deceased did not leave a valid Will. The order of inheritance typically depends on the deceased’s family structure, and in some cases, this may be different from how assets would be distributed under English law.

If you are dealing with a Will that has not accounted for assets in the Isle of Man, it is highly recommended to seek legal advice to understand your options and ensure that the estate is administered correctly according to both the jurisdiction of the Will and the Isle of Man's legal requirements.

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