Separation and divorce

If you are married but separating then you should make a new Will (or your first Will) immediately. That is because; if you go under a bus tomorrow the once loved husband or wife will probably take everything regardless of the personal circumstances.

Once you are divorced any existing Will would be interpreted as though the Ex had died. Nevertheless you should replace that Will since almost certainly it includes the partner's relatives parents brothers and sisters.

The same would apply, but possibly with more force, if you are not married but are drifting apart from your partner.

Separately from that, the matter should be arranged so that:

• The Trustees may settle "out of Court" should your "Ex" claim against your estate, so reducing legal costs
  
• Maintenance payments do not destroy an estate otherwise intended for a new partner.

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