8 Year Court Battle Results in a Victory for Cohabitees

The Family and Private Client Team highlight the importance of cohabitees putting the right legal safeguards in place following a high profile Court case decided yesterday. 

Denise Brewster has fought an 8-year Court battle to secure provision from her deceased partner’s pension. It remains to be seen whether this case will be a landmark decision impacting on other public sector pensions and inheritance tax rules. It does, however, clearly highlight the fact that there is no such thing as a common-law husband or wife and shows the importance of putting arrangements into place such as Wills, Cohabitation agreements and pension nomination forms. Talk to a member of our Family and Private Client Team for friendly, straightforward advice to make sure that you have the right protection in place. Contact Veronica Beard on 01905 900919 or Veronica@bradleyhayneslaw.co.uk

 For more information see http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38904268

This publication is intended for general guidance and represents our understanding of the relevant law and practice as at 9 February 2017. Specific advice should be sought for specific cases; we cannot be held responsible for any action (or decision not to take action) made in reliance upon the content of this publication.