Co-habiting Couples: What happens if you die without a Will?

Sharing helpful blog wording from the Association of Lifetime Lawyers (https://www.lifetimelawyers.org.uk/) about this, as "Many people assume that living together gives their partner automatic legal rights if something happens to them but unfortunately, this is not the case.

In England and Wales, cohabiting couples have no automatic legal entitlement to each other’s estate, no matter how long you’ve been together or how committed your relationship is.

This means that if you die without a will, your partner could be left in a vulnerable position emotionally and financially, at an already difficult time.

If you die without a valid will, your estate is divided according to the statutory intestacy rules. These rules prioritise spouses, civil partners and biological or adopted children. They do not recognise unmarried partners."

The advice is to make a Will now to protect your partner. At Owen Kenny, many of our Private Client team are accredited Lifetime Lawyers. Please ask for Emma Gosden or David Thornton when making your appointment (tel 01243 532777 or email your enquiry to info@owenkenny.co.uk)

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