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Im now in a Civil Partnership. Do I have the same rights through a Will as a spouse?

April 26, 2017Civil partnership Rights spouse

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Im now in a Civil Partnership. Do I have the same rights through a Will as a spouse?

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Yes. Spouse exemption from tax and the special spouse provisions within IHT Wills apply. The appointment of guardians needs special attention. Equally the dissolution of a Civil Partnership followed by a new Civil Partnership will render a previous Will null and void.