Getting married - my children miss out?

paddy's_mum

Yorkshireman99 wrote: »

It is nothing like as simple as that! That is why the OP needs to talk to a specialist solicitor.

I know that

I was simply responding to the direct question put by the OP "does my house go to my new husband"?

The short answer in terms of will-making is no but matters might very well be vastly different should the divorce courts ever become involved, which is why I suggested that she seek legal advice on that aspect of the proposed marriage.

Yorkshireman99

Noted. A competent solicitor would discuss that, and other aspects with their client. Another good reason not to use a will writer.

pollypenny

I second the idea of a new will 'written in anticipation of marriage'. That will protect your children.

margaretclare

Marriage invalidates any existing will. So you must make a new one.

Yorkshireman99

margaretclare wrote: »

Marriage invalidates any existing will. So you must make a new one.

I am afraid you are wrong. A will containing a specific clause stating that it is made in contemplation of marriage to a specific person remains valid if that marriage takes place prior to the testator's death. The OP however, does need to make a new one with that clause if it is made before the marriage takes place.