Solicitors encouraged to help cohabiting couples at risk of inheritance issues, as new Will Aid research highlights scale of problem
Cohabiting couples in the UK face risks due to misconceptions about inheritance laws. Research shows 68% of couples don’t realize that without a Will, they have no automatic right to inherit their partner’s estate, even after years together or with children. Peter de Vena Franks discusses how solicitors can address this by joining the Will Aid campaign, which runs in November.
