Both need a will making provisions for each other on death particularly if there are young children that the surviving partner will need to support.
It could be to make sure that any property is in joint names.
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Perhaps financial advisers and other professionals can lend their support to the Resolution campaign, working together with lawyers to help support current cohabiting couples and force a change in law.
Linda Lamb is a solicitor and director of LSL Family Law
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