How much is the cohabitant entitled to in the event of death?

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It depends on whether you have, have had or are expecting children together, because
The basic principle is that cohabitants do not inherit from each other, unless you have, have had or are expecting children together. And if you are expecting children or have children, you can inherit 4G.
If you don't have any children in common, the basic principle is that you have to draw up wills in order to inherit from each other, and if you want your partner to inherit more than you're legally entitled to, you have to write this in a will.