Partner terminally ill - should we get married?

[Butterbeanbutterbo]

My partner is terminally ill, probably now in final months of life, and we are considering getting married. We have been together over 20 years and have a now-adult child. What are the pros and cons of doing this? We know it would mean me being eligible for bereavement allowance once my partner dies. Also that we would have to change our wills to reflect the fact we’re married. Anything else we need to think about? Note we are below the inheritance tax threshold. I currently have power of attorney for health and finances.

You don’t have to change will on marriage, the previous would become invalid so might wish to,

You would have to make a new will if previous will contained any bequests other than to spouse/partner - sibling, niece/nephew, charity etc - and you wanted those to stand.