What if my Spouse re-marries after I die?

It is entirely possible that a widow / widower at some point will meet someone that they feel close to. It is also entirely possible that they may wish to marry that person. But what does that mean to my children’s inheritance?

A very popular Trust today is included in a Will to ensure that a spouse or partner is able to have the use of a specified asset (often the home) for their lifetime if they out-live you.

After you have died your property or your share in your property it is put into the Trust. Your spouse / partner can continue to live in the property for the remainder of their lifetime and even re-invest the value in a different property meaning they can downsize or move into a bungalow or apartment if needed.

When your spouse / partner eventually dies the Trust is brought to an end and the asset passes to your chosen beneficiaries.

The Trust ensures that your property is protected for your beneficiaries if your spouse / partner re-marries in the future due to the protective Trust ring-fencing the asset. It doesn’t form part of their estate and it is therefore impossible for them to “leave” it to a new spouse whether intentionally or otherwise.