Do not disinherit your children!
We all know someone who has been disinherited as a result of a second marriage or relationship.  Whether this was intentional or an oversight, it happens all too often.
Many people enter into second marriages or relationships, which can result in estates being distributed unevenly, or completely one sided.  
If one of the parties to a marriage, die without making a will, the surviving spouse will take a large proportion, if not all of the estate, as directed by The Inheritance and Trustees Powers Act 2014.  Resulting in disinheriting one side of the family.  
Married couples or partners, may draft wills leaving everything to each other.  This could have the effect of disinheriting one side of the family.  
Wills may be drafted leaving everything to each other, but containing a provision stating that on the death of both parties, the estate will be divided between all children from both parties.  However, there is nothing preventing the survivor from altering their will at a later date, thus disinheriting one side of the family completely.  
If you own a property or a share in a property, you could ensure that your share in that property passes to your family.  You could also provide protection for your spouse or partner, by creating a life interest in that property, in their favour, which means they could remain in the property, for the duration of their lifetime, but upon their death, your share in the property would pass to beneficiaries of your choice.  
Do not leave things to chance or trust others to do the right thing, call Anita Hutt LL.B(Hons) MSWW on 01579 344433 to arrange a home visit.