What rights do cohabitants have in the event of death?

The rights of cohabitants vary depending on their status in the cohabitation. Generally speaking, cohabitants own what they own individually, and what they own together is co-owned.

In the event of death, you must first find out what the deceased cohabitant owned. The question of how much the surviving cohabiting partner is entitled to depends largely on whether they had children in common or were expecting children together when one cohabiting partner passed away.

If they have or have had children in common, the surviving cohabitant is entitled to inherit under the law. However, if they do not have children in common and have not made a will, the surviving cohabitant must have a will in order to have rights after the deceased cohabitant.