Tag: cohabitation legal protection
Understanding who qualifies as a cohabitant under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
According to the Office for National Statistics, there are currently 3.6 million cohabitants living together in the United Kingdom. However, despite this significant number, cohabitants often mistakenly believe that they have legal protection under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. This Act allows a cohabitant to seek maintenance from the estate of... Read more »