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15/09/2009
Cohabitees advised on legal moves |
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Those who are cohabiting have been warned they have no automatic rights when a relationship breaks up or is terminated by death.
In a feature on the subject, the Observer noted that a private member's bill in parliament foundered in April and so those in partnerships that are not formally recognised must take steps to protect themselves.
Among these would be for a cohabitation agreement to be drawn up, something family solicitors may be able to help with.
Further moves suggested include registering property transactions - either mortgage or rent payments - in joint names, while the article also reminded that cohabitation is not recognised in wills.
In this case it was advised that if a couple are living together and one dies, the other can only claim for "reasonable expenses", but this may require a legal challenge and can incur inheritance tax.
Earlier this month, fundraiser at the Hospice of the Good Shepherd in Ellesmere Port Carmel Edwards told the Ellesmere Port Pioneer wills are "extremely important and can make a huge difference to the lives of those left behind".
Ms Edwards was involved in a project to encourage residents of the hospice to make such a document.
Written by Pauline Adams
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