Do same-sex / unmarried couples have the same rights regarding inheritance as married couples?
If you are in a non-marital relationship and you die without a Will, your partner has no automatic right to any share of the estate no matter how long you have been together. Many people are not aware of this, so it is very important to know your rights in this situation. Similarly, if you are in a same-sex relationship and you die without a Will, your partner has no automatic right to any share of the estate, no matter how long you have been together. If you are in a same-sex / unmarried relationship, there is nothing to prevent you from leaving some or all of your property to your partner in your Will. However, the tax implications are not the same as for a married couple. Also, if you have been married, your spouse may be legally entitled to a share of your estate even though you are now separated from him/her. The Government has begun the process of recognizing same-sex relationships and will be given legal recognition for the first time. This would provide such couples with securi
