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Second marriage / blended family
Ensures your spouse or partner can live in your home for life. Protects your children's inheritance, even if your partner remarries or changes their Will.
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Protect Your Loved Ones and Secure Their Future with a Life Interest Trust Will
Life Interest Trust Wills offer a modern solution for families who want to balance the needs of their spouse or partner with protecting their children's inheritance. Whether you have a blended family, are in a second marriage, or want to safeguard assets from care home fees, a Life Interest Trust can help.
Why Choose Ridley & Hall
Experienced solicitors guiding you every step of the way.
Tailored advice for your unique family situation.
Transparent fees and clear communication.
How Does It Work?
1. Property Ownership
You and your partner own your home as Tenants in Common (usually 50/50).
2. On First Death
Your share of the property is held in trust for your chosen beneficiaries (often your children), not automatically passed to the survivor.
3. Life Tenant
The surviving partner has the right to live in the home for life.
4. On Second Death
The trust ends, and the property passes to your chosen beneficiaries.
Why Have Life Interest Trust Will?
Financial Security
Your partner can stay in the family home.
Control Over Inheritance
Decide exactly who benefits from your estate.
Asset Protection
Ringfence assets from care home fees and remarriage.
Flexibility
The survivor can move or downsize with trustee agreement.
Is A Life Interest Trust Right For Me?
Cohabiting partners
Offers peace of mind for modern families, including stepchildren and unmarried partners.
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Homeowners wanting property protection
Shields part of your property from being used for care home fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will my partner be able to stay in our home?
Yes, the survivor has the right to remain in the home for life.
Can my partner move or downsize?
Yes, with trustee agreement, the trust can apply to a new property.
How does this protect against care fees?
Only the survivor’s share is assessed for care fees; your share is protected for your beneficiaries.
Are there any disadvantages?
Trusts can be complex, may require legal help, and sometimes lead to disputes or delays.
Ready to Secure Your Family's Future? Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
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