Marriage & money affairs

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Do children get rights over any inheritance regardless of any wife married to their father?

YABU and need to speak to a solicitor. It will depend on the details of the will but generally the spouse is assumed to be next of kin if there is no will.

Not automatically, no. It depends on whether there’s a will and the size of the estate.

www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/death-and-wills/who-can-inherit-if-there-is-no-will-the-rules-of-intestacy/

Isn't it usually assumed that the spouse inherits unless the will specifies otherwise?

It also depends which country you are in. (Including Scotland or England)

What rights the children get really depends on the parents will. Though they could contest it. But unless it's a lot of money, that often costs more than you would get.

YABU. I hope he has a will with dcs on it. Why is this a issue?

My dad has recently got engaged to a woman he’s been with for 30 years. He has recently inherited a lot of money too and she’s now decided she’d like to get married.

Very sensible given the length of the relationship. If he dies before they are married and leaves the money to her then there may be inheritance tax liability. If he dies intestate she may get nothing.

Why, are you worried about missing out?

Ah. So you want to make sure you inherit from your dad, and you suspect your dad's partner also wants to make sure she inherits from him. Gotcha. Your poor dad.

They've been together for 30 years, she deserves to inherit and not pay inheritance tax. It's a sensible thing for them to get married.

After 30 years she should get to the registry office first thing tomorrow. In an ideal world he'd also section some off for you - but after 30 years I'd imagine even for just tax purposes a marriage would be the sensible thing to do.

It’s a shrewd move by your DF.

You’ll need to speak to him about his will. This is why if DH and I ever split I’d never remarry as I’d not want my DC’s inheritance to be impacted

After 30 years I’d say she’s more than entitled.

Op get your dad to write a will. If he hasn't. If you have a good relationship with him explain your issues I am sure he will definitely understand. As a parent we all put our children first. If your dad's gf gets the estate then as good stepmum she will or should put you first also. Just talk to your dad.

After 30 years? I would expect her to get the majority.

However, as someone who is with a partner who is not their children's dad, I wouldnt get married without having a will that gave directly to the my kids.

If I died and dp got everything, he could disinherit my kids. While I don't think he would do that, I wouldnt bet my children's inheritance on it.

30 years?? Of course she should get it

They’ve been together 30 years!! Of course she should get it.