@succession.nz: No Trust.. No contracting out agreement… Maybe she got some advice but thought “We’ll never break up.” Maybe her partner simply refused to sign a prenup. So she moves into the house with him. Five years later, they separate. And your son-in-law… the one you always thought was a bit of a dick… is getting half your house!! I don’t imagine that was your intention. This catches so many people out. While an inheritance is generally separate property, what happens after your daughter inherits it matters. The way it’s used can affect its status. If the home becomes the family home, it can become subject to a relationship property claim. And at that point, it’s often too late. The good news is there are ways to structure things differently. Instead of leaving the house to your daughter outright, you might choose to leave it to a trust instead. If it’s set up and managed properly, you’ve already put an extra layer of protection around the house. That means your daughter isn’t relying on her partner agreeing to sign a prenup years later or having to make difficult decisions about whether she can live in the home you’ve left her. Trusts are still an incredibly valuable tool when they’re the right fit and they’re set up and managed properly. If you’ve got questions about trusts or inheritance, let us know below. Follow for more ✨ General information only. This is not legal advice. #will #property #family #Relationship #lawyer

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