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Getting married? What happens to your Will
Marriage usually cancels an existing Will in England and Wales. Here is what to do about it.
Many people are surprised to learn that marriage or civil partnership usually cancels an existing Will. Unless your Will was made with the marriage in mind, you would be treated as having no Will at all.
What to do
Make a new Will after you marry, or before if it is made with your forthcoming marriage in mind. Couples often make matching Wills at the same time.
This is general information about the law in England and Wales, not advice about your circumstances.
