Thought maybe someone could advise. My sister has been with her partner for 5 years lived together for this period and he raised her son as his own.Sadly he passed away a few days ago , this issue of money has already arouse as he was still married and never divorced he also had a son with his wife although the relationship dissolved 5 years ago.
My sister does not even want to think of money at the moment as he is yet to be buried but I know it is on her mind and thought I would try to get some advice on her behalf.

Hi mumtosix, what exactly is your doubt here. What questions do your sister have on this? :)

As she and partner were not married would his wife be entitled to take over her partners finances?

He and wife sepearted 6 years ago and have had nothing to do with each other.But never divorced.

<moved from Bereavement to Other Law> This is more of a probate/will question rather than bereavement.

Hello mum:

Bummer. In the absence of a will, the wife is entitled to inherit everything, and your sister is entitled to nothing.

excon

Thanks excon , That was my first thought,as if she does not have enough to deal with.

Hello again, mum:

I'm citing US law. If, perchance, she's in the UK, other laws may prevail. I'd have her visit a solicitor.

excon