24/03/2026
"I’m living with my partner, we aren’t married or in a civil partnership, do I need a will?"
It’s a question many couples think about but often put off. You may share a home, finances, and a life together, so it can feel natural to assume that everything would pass to your partner if something happened to you. However, the legal reality in the England and Wales is quite different.
Our latest blog looks at the key considerations and why making a will is essential for co-habiting couples.
https://www.lifetimelawyers.org.uk/Public/Resources/Blog-Posts/I-m-living-with-my-partner--we-aren-t-married-or-in-a-civil-partnership--do-I-need-a-will-.aspx