You are married (but separated) to your spouse of 20 years. You have been living with your current partner for over 13 years. You have no children of your own but you treat your partner’s children aged 14, 15 and 17 as if they were your own children. You own the house where you, your partner and the children live. You have been thinking of making a Will but have not got round to doing it and you suddenly die of a rare disease. Who will inherit your property?
- a) Your spouse.
- b) Your partner.
- c) Your partner and the children in equal shares.
- d) None of the above.
Answer is a.
Your partner may have a claim against your estate under the Inheritance Act 1975.