Wills – How are they affected by marriage or civil partnership?
When you marry or form a civil partnership, any will you already have becomes invalid.
The exception to this is if you have made a will “in anticipation” which clearly states you will be marrying your named future spouse. Effectively, marriage and civil partnership trump pre-existing wills.
It is essential to make a will and to keep it up to date after major life changes, if you want to ensure your estate is handled according to your wishes. There are many charities who offer free or cheap will making services, with special will writing events held throughout the year.
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