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Question of wills.

  • 03-09-2017 4:16pm
    #1
    Roycropper63
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 812 ✭✭✭


    If someone getting married for a second time wishes to keeps property for his kids following his death does having a will made ensure this or does the second wife get everything?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    nuac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,769 ✭✭✭nuac


    Mod
    Sorry cannot give legal advice on this forum
    Will leave open for general discussion


  • #3
    P. Breathnach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,089 ✭✭✭✭P. Breathnach


    A couple of points:
    - any existing will is revoked when a person marries (unless it has been made in contemplation of marriage) so a fresh will will be needed to give effect to the person's wishes;
    - the spouse is not automatically entitled to everything - the legal minimum entitlement is one-third of the estate, but that might be complicated by the question of a family home.

    So it is wise to take professional advice armed with the understanding that provision can be made for the children of the first marriage.


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