I own my own house. I lost my wife 3yrs ago and now have a new partner who has moved in with me. She has a daughter and has her own house which she has rented out to a friend. I have two grown up daughters and intend to leave my house to them. Can you advise me whether my new partner will have any claim on my house by living here as my house was paid up before she moved in and she has her own property
November 27, 2008 by Anonymous
The short answer to your question is No- your partner would have no claim against your house. The position would change however should you marry. The only exception to this is that your partner would on your death be able to make a claim in appropriate circumstances under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act. However as she already owns a house and is presumably of fairly independent means and not financially dependent upon you, such a claim would be unlikely to have any basis.
In making your will, you should include a clause explaining why you have not made any financial provision for your partner, and as a wish to leave your estate to your children is quite normal and proper, there should be no difficulty.
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