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A will prior to marriage?

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Jennalong · 29/02/2024 11:54

Would appreciate an answer from a legal person or from those in the know.
Made a will a few years ago and have a long-term partner.
The solicitor told me at the time it was OK to leave the majority of my estate to my adult children ( not his children ).
and asked if we were to marry would I want that to remain.
As I said she wrote the will to say something like the will would remain valid in the anticipation of the marriage of ( and named him )

So question is , is that correct and when we do actually marry . can I be certain it my wishes are upheld ? UK based.

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YetMoreNewBeginnings · 01/03/2024 16:19

It’s highly unlikely to stand as unchallengeable after 10 years imo

Jandob · 01/03/2024 16:28

No, rules change when married, and also who actually owns things. And rules change if you divorce but may become very complicated if not updated.

prh47bridge · 01/03/2024 18:38

No, marriage does not change who owns things. It does mean that everything goes into the pot to be split between the partners should they divorce, but anything that belongs to one partner prior to marriage is still that partner's following marriage.

Jennalong · 01/03/2024 19:43

Not married yet , and therefore not laying down plans to divorce !

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PaminaMozart · 01/03/2024 19:48

Please please PLEASE...

Just get a new will done.

With a solicitor - not an online will-thingy...

RogueFemale · 01/03/2024 21:07

PaminaMozart · 01/03/2024 19:48

Please please PLEASE...

Just get a new will done.

With a solicitor - not an online will-thingy...

Another please from me.

Jennalong · 01/03/2024 22:18

Thanks for all your advice , much appreciated.

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TempleOfBloom · 03/03/2024 10:20

prh47bridge is a lawyer.

Take note of those posts.

You also need to take note about the difference between English and Scottish law. You said you are in the UK, where in the UK?

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