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Husband won’t make a will
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he sounds like he has his head in the sand.
if you own the house then they have no claim on it, if his total estate is under 270 then they can't claim anything.
i wonder if your other half is aware that they will be left nothing? - that may encourage him to do something1 -
Even if he makes a Will the younger children would have a decent chance of an Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act claim on his estate if he left them nothing, as he is paying them maintenance. Is he in England / Wales?There is however no possibility of the house being sold if it isn't part of his estate.Book a solicitor's appointment on Valentine's Day and a romantic meal for afterwards.1
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Owain_Moneysaver said:jacksprat27 said:He has 3 children from a previous relationship, 2 of them under 18 and provides maintenance for them.
Not making a Will is a great way to say to his children "I didn't think you were worth an hour of my time with a solicitor".
If he would want them to live with you if both he and their mother died, then yes, he needs to make a will, or a separate written appointment of a guardian.
In terms of your financial position, as others have said, his ex or children would have no claim on a house in your sole name, and if he doesn't make one, you will be entitled to the first £270,000 of his estate but his ex could potentially apply for provision for the children, and he may want to arrange something so that his children get to know that he thought about them and made provision for them.
All posts are my personal opinion, not formal advice Always get proper, professional advice (particularly about anything legal!)0
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