Wills

[foodluva]

Under Scottish law, what is the situation in terms of distribution of assets at death in a common law situation? I live with my partner but we are not married. We have a joint mortgage and separate life insurance policies which would be used to clear the mortgage if one of us died and give a little extra in our pockets until we can return to work. We have not made wills but we have no children. Could my partner's family claim anything in the absence of a will? I have been told that this could be a problem under English law but that Scottish law would offer me protection. Just need to clarify this!

[Tichfield]

Why not just make wills?

Then you know your wishes will be carried out.

[foodluva]

I plan to organise wills but want to know how I stand before any wills are in place.

[fadeout73]

Where do you live, if you live in England it will be English Law, likewise if you live in Scotland, Scottish Law will apply!!

[foodluva]

I live in Scotland. As per my post, I don't know what the Scottish law is????