CountDC said:The other question to be answered will be did he declare common law and list dependants so they can get any benefits that may be available.
mariomike said:Deceased CF member’s family says base won’t let them retrieve belongings
http://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/deceased-cf-member-s-family-says-base-won-t-let-them-retrieve-belongings-1.2925621
The family of a Canadian Forces member who recently died says they are being prevented from entering his home to retrieve his pregnant fiancée’s belongings.
Pte. Tyrell Vail died last week of a heart attack while stationed at 14 Wing Greenwood. Following a memorial service on Monday, the family wanted to enter his PMQ on the base to retrieve baby items belonging to his fiancée, Sienna Potter.
"CTV’s Mike Cameron explains"
CountDC said:Worse case I have heard of was when the will was never updated so everything was left to the ex-wife leaving the current wife with nothing.
I see what you did there - well played!AK said:Nobody wants to think about dying but we should all remember that everything can change in a heartbeat.
mariomike said:Not a family law expert, but I found this interesting,
Marriage makes a will null and void
http://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/retirement/inheritance/marriage-makes-a-will-null-and-void
As always, a lawyer is your most trusted source of family law information.
Colin P said:My wife (as a lawyer) says the government needs to hand out a pamphlet when you apply for a marriage licence laying out the legal issues involved and the steps to take.