NealR2000 wrote:
> To clarify ...
>
> I wasn't suggesting that the esate is entitled to any part of the
> girlfriend/partner's house. I just wanted to emphasize that the
> girlfriend was in no way financially dependent upon my brother.
>
> The Will did not give any specifics with respect to assets left by my
> brother. The estate is expected to be 200,000, consisting almost
> entirely of bank savings. The two of them did have a relationship and
> lived together, but they kept completely separate bank accounts.
>
> No claim received yet, but I'm getting feedback from others that there
> will be one.
If she had no financial dependency and the bank accounts were separate it is
difficult to see how she could have any claim. Is the solicitor just being
very cautious or does he really think she may make a valid claim?
Peter Crosland
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