My friends partner has suddenly died, what is her predicament?

mountainofdebt

roddydogs wrote: »

Tragically, she wont even be allowed to arrange a funeral, as she is not "Next of Kin".

When my FIL died, my OH and SIL were told that they were next of kin and their wishes (as my FIL hadn't left any instructions) would be paramount when it came to funeral arrangements and not his partner.

sassyblue

cepheus wrote: »

However, my friend thinks the family of the deceased are keeping quiet so she will end up paying for debts, funeral etc. Presumably they must contact her eventually about the other half of the house.

Why should the family of the deceased pay for the funeral? Even if your friend and this deceased man had debts it's not their problem.

You said in your OP that him and family weren't close so they're probably not 'keeping quiet' but assume (rightly) it's nothing to do with them.

I really don't think they'll be entitled to half the house, if your friend can prove she was contributing to the costs of the house during the last 10 years they've been living together, she will inherit the lot.