Query re partner and house...

Caros

Right, I'm not sure what I can and can't ask here but here goes...

I am living with my partner in his house since last year. He has two grown up kids from his previous marriage a 23 yr old who doesn't live here and a 20 yr old daughter in college whose base is here and he wishes to leave the house to them when he passes on but he wants to make provision that I can stay in the house till I pop off. Anyway I don't get on with his offspring and don't wish to stay in their house so what I was uggesting was that I get the right to stay in the house for a period of time, say a year or two, after his demise. I don't pay any of the utilities here as he already had direct debits etc set up, I contribute to the grocery shopping and I am also contributing to the renovation and redecorating of the house.

I am in my mid 40's and my partner is in his early 50's so I don't envisage this scenario coming on board for a while but you never know do you...

If anyone could give me their opinions I would be grateful.

Maximilian

Well as you have guessed, you can't seek legal advice here.

Everything you wish to achieve is legally possible. Rights of Residence are relatively common in Ireland, which is I think what you want.

You need to consult a solicitor about this.

cassiedoll

A right of residency must be stipulated in your partners will or else his children can do as they please when he is deceased.

Ive seen these cases turn nasty in my own job...usually its also best to do up some sort of agreement re the upkeep of the house, bills, etc.

but hopefully its a long way off....

partyguinness

A lot of options and possible scenarios here...best off talking to a solicitor. Also there will be tax issues to consider.