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Getting married again at 65

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LaCrepescule Sat 10-Sept-22 13:46:14

And that’s so sad ?

LaCrepescule Sat 10-Sept-22 13:45:10

Thank you all. Yes am in the UK Witzend.

Witzend Sat 10-Sept-22 13:39:44

Are you in the U.K.? If so, I’m not sure pre-nups hold much water, legally speaking.

As for dying before he does, you just need to make a will to state your wishes. Best to do it shortly before you are actually married, just in case, because if you didn’t and the worst happened (say on your honeymoon, or before you’d got around to it) then AFAIK your new next of kin dh would be entitled by law to a hefty whack of whatever you had.

I do know of a couple where this happened - dying only 10 days after the wedding having made no will - and the fall-out was prolonged and very bitter.
A solicitor would of course be by far the best to advise.

Barmeyoldbat Sat 10-Sept-22 13:34:48

When you remarry you will have to make a new will as your old one becomes invalid. Two ways of doing it, one leave to your daughter in your will but that doesn’t protect you if you get divorced so either a re.nup or have your daughter become a tenant in common with you on your house giving her a 50% share straight away. Anyway it goes without saying that a solicitor is your best bet for up today e legal advice and congratulations, my 2nd marriage was the best ever.

Smileless2012 Sat 10-Sept-22 13:30:08

I don't have any advice but just wanted to say congratulations and wish you happiness flowers.

LaCrepescule Sat 10-Sept-22 13:24:38

I’m very much in love with the kindest, most supportive man I’ve ever met and we want to get married. We both own our own properties and I want to make sure that when I die or if we get divorced (just being realistic), that my daughter inherits/gets my house. I suppose we’ll need a pre-nup? Any advice would be very welcome.