You should both make Wills to ensure a fair division of assets if one of you dies shortly after the other. Otherwise the intestacy rules could pass your combined assets to relatives of the survivor, to the exclusion of relatives of the first to die. Remember, if you both die together and the order of deaths is unclear, the law will treat the younger as having survived the elder.
Only if there are serious disagreements between beneficiaries and/or the people making the Will.
Read more Wills & ProbateNot necessarily. When we receive your Will instructions, we will look at your age and circumstances, and we will write …
Read more Wills & ProbateYou should both make Wills to ensure a fair division of assets if one of you dies shortly after the …
Read more Wills & ProbateThere are several options for protecting your children’s inheritance if you die before your spouse/civil partner/partner. The choice can depend …
Read more Wills & ProbateIf the estate is valued at more than the nil rate band then the estate will usually have to pay …
Read more Wills & ProbateWe can advise on Wills that will offer some protection from care home fees.
Read more Wills & ProbateA Grant of Probate is the document that is issued to you by the Probate Registry. The document confirms your …
Read more Wills & ProbateThe intestacy rules would apply to your estate and your partner would receive nothing under these.
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