Buying home when not married

dubsfan

Hi all. Myself and my partner have been together 13 years and we live in a rented home. Myself and my son (22) have lived here 22 years so my partner moved in about 11 years ago. We are now in a position to buy this home at a below market value price. We don’t have any plans to marry but I’ve been wondering if it’s going to be straightforward to buy. My partner has a 15 year old son who stays with us most weekends. The relationship can be a little tough at times. He has his own room here but despite our best efforts just has never considered this his home.
I think I’m worried that if something happens to me, my son could be excluded of any inheritance (my partner has never given any indication of this but I am a worrier)

If something were to happen me obviously my partner would continue to reside here and hopefully by the time that comes around my son will have his own home. Is there a way to ensure both my son and partners son have an equal access to home if my partner then passed. As this is my son’s primary residence his whole life (single mother for a long time) can I ensure that on the passing of both of us that the house is sold and split and not a case that his son moves in takes ownership?
sorry if I’m not making sense or coming across in a bad way it is not my intention

Thanks for reading

secman

You need to consult a solicitor as there will be many things to consider .