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Many couples in England and Wales live together without ever marrying or entering into a civil partnership. While this arrangement suits modern lifestyles, it can lead to serious legal and financial consequences when one partner dies. A common misconception is that cohabiting partners have the same rights as married couples. This is not the case. […]

Late-life remarriage can bring companionship and support to elderly individuals, but it can also give rise to complex legal disputes when wills are changed shortly before death. So-called “predatory marriages” occur when one spouse allegedly exerts undue influence over a vulnerable partner, prompting changes to a will that may unfairly favour the new spouse at […]