My will leaves everything to my son, I have got 2 insurance policies an ISA and my house is worth £95,000 my husband has not got any insurance policies no house he came to me with just his clothes can he contest the will & get half of everything if something happens to me
2007-01-18 23:46:04 · 18 answers · asked by Janet C 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Yep, you better get that one sorted legally. ONce your hubby has lived with you for so long, he is entitled to half of all of the marital assets. Go see a lawyer, they willgive you a free initial consultation, let you see where you stand.
2007-01-18 23:49:50 · answer #1 · answered by gixerbry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have a properly written will you will be fine. You can leave your things to whoever you like. If it was me, I'd ask a solicitor to include a line in my will that said under no circumstances should anything go to (your husbands full name).
Make sure that you have no joint accounts and that the house is in your name only..
2007-01-19 09:14:34 · answer #2 · answered by Jackie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could, as there is an Act that allows dependents to contest a will if it doesn't provide for them when they believe it should. Is the house in your name alone? If so, keep it that way, don't put his name on the title. Make it clear in the wording of your will that you intend to exclude your husband.
One question though, don't you like your husband? It seems as though you want him out now. Don't wait til you die if you want to get out!
2007-01-19 00:14:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are married in community of property, then you share everything including debt, but i think you should get a lawyer as you can beat this.... Put the house in a trust for your son before you get divorced!!!!
2007-01-19 00:18:56 · answer #4 · answered by Roxxy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make sure that everything is in your sons name if you don't want your husband to have anything, get copies and keep one copy in a safe at the bank, give one to your solicitor and give one to your son and get him to keep it in a safe place for proof for when the day comes when you leave this world....make sure the deeds are in your sons name only otherwise your husband will be entitled to half of everything
2007-01-19 05:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have a lawyer draw up the will. If the will is drafted correctly your husband shouldn't be able to contest the will successfully.
2007-01-18 23:52:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whose name is on the deeds to the house.
If his name is not on it then I wouldnt think so.
If he can prove he contributed to your living then maybe, ie he may not pay the mortgage, but he may pay all the bills etc.
You really need to speak to your solicitor, it may be worthwhile putting the house in your son's name now, and him giving you a tenancy to live there till you die if you really dont want your husband to get his hands on it
2007-01-18 23:50:38 · answer #7 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to court you split up what you brought together while married
you can have your half go to your child,make sure its in writing,if only your name is on it I believe you can leave the house to your son(as long as your hubby"s name is not on it and he has no records or proof that he paid a mortgage note, good to think ahead like that,good luck
2007-01-19 00:06:31 · answer #8 · answered by elizabeth_davis28 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deed the house to your son now this way there is no way he can get the house. He can not take what is your sons before something happens to you.
2007-01-19 03:15:16 · answer #9 · answered by jackiebutrfli 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you are Married - weren't you listening during the ceremony? Once married, everything is jointly owned by you two - you own half, he owns half. If you want it different on your death, only a solicitor can advise if that is even possible.
2007-01-18 23:49:59 · answer #10 · answered by cuddles_gb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋