The law will decide who receives your property and how it is shared out. It does not automatically go to your husband, wife or civil partner The state will inherit everything if you have no family and do not leave a will Cohabitees need to be aware that their partner is not their next of kin without a will, and may receive nothing from the estate A will is a much less expense than a disputed estate Marriage, children, separation, divorce, living together or dying together can have serious implications if you do not have a properly worded will.