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Marrying again and unsure who inherits my house

(87 Posts)
Sussexborn Fri 24-Jan-20 17:14:53

Perhaps ask what happens if your OH remarried. Would his new wife be allowed to continue living in the house if he predeceased her?

My OH did will writing for a short period. He was shocked that some people said one thing in front of their spouse/partner then totally changed things behind their back. One man left everything to the Lifeboat charity and another left half to his lover. Awful to be bereaved then find out what your OH was cheating.

Squiffy Fri 24-Jan-20 16:59:37

Thanks Yehbut! ?

Yehbutnobut Fri 24-Jan-20 16:21:34

As Squiffy said ...

Yehbutnobut Fri 24-Jan-20 16:18:40

Make a will before you marry.

I can’t even believe you need to ask!

Floradora9 Fri 24-Jan-20 16:04:21

In Scotland marriage does NOT invalidate a will .

Daisymae Fri 24-Jan-20 15:24:37

Get legal advice. It's the only way to make sure that your wishes are implemented.

Dee1012 Fri 24-Jan-20 13:01:09

I agree with a previous comment, marriage invalidates previous wills, so make one as soon as you can after your married.
You can leave the house to your children with a "life interest" (I think!) to your new husband...he can live there until his death.

Missfoodlove Fri 24-Jan-20 12:49:28

You can stipulate that your husband may live in your home until his death. The property would then go to your children.

Squiffy Fri 24-Jan-20 12:48:23

hopefull You can make a Will before you marry -"in anticipation" I think it's called. Check with a solicitor! I did my Will ahead of marriage, which gives my H the right to live in the house for life. If he moves out the house will be sold and the funds divided between him and my other beneficiaries. All done through a solicitor. HTH tbsmile

Niobe Fri 24-Jan-20 12:43:39

Make a will as soon as you marry. Any previous wills are invalidated as soon as you remarry. In any case you need to see a solicitor asap.

tanith Fri 24-Jan-20 12:34:10

Yes, see a solicitor don’t do nothing. Take into account that your husband could be made homeless unless you stipulate otherwise.

hopeful1 Fri 24-Jan-20 12:21:10

I am planning to marry again however I own my own house outright and he doesnt have property at all. If I died could I make my will for my children to inherit my house. I know this sounds harsh but my late husband paid for the house so I would like his children to inherit. What can I do?