Right of residence in event of partner’s death

lincroft1710

And if you do get married, remember to make new wills soon afterwards

Emmia

lincroft1710 said:

And if you do get married, remember to make new wills soon afterwards

Or ensure that the wills explicitly state they're being made in contemplation of marriage so they're not invalidated by marriage.

With a child on the way, I'd be getting wills and your marriage sorted pronto.

Albermarle

Cairnpapple said:

HaveIt said:

fullyrendered said:

You both need to make a will.

Yeah, we both have one. I just thought it took months and months for wills to be processed. It’s more the time between a death and the execution of the will that I’m wondering about. Thank you. 

Since there's a will and you are (sole?) executor, you would be in charge of the estate immediately after death (in your role as executor). There isn't anyone else who could throw you out. 

Do you have a reason that you are worried that your partner's family might not abide by the terms of the will?

As above if she died, then the house would be temporarily owned by her estate. The executor of the estate would then distribute the assets in line with the will.

HaveIt

Thanks, all. Much appreciated.