Can an Ex Spouse claim?

[trt]

If you have been separated for 3 years but not divorced, can a spouse claim any money you have when you die?

[Leo-Bloom]

Without a divorce, she's still the next of kin. If there was no will then she would inherit.

[craft1948]

The day I left my husband was the day I made a will......

[Lindylou]

Oh yeah. Make a will.

[aniani]

Absolutely !

[tamborine]

you're for the chop - now ;) Get two witnesses instantly & start writing or its goodbyeeee!

[STIDW]

Inheritance laws are different in the constituent parts of the UK. In Scotland a child or spouse who is not a beneficiary of the will can still exercise their legal rights in order to benefit from an estate.

This isn't the case in England & Wales, although dependents can make a claim against an estate and pension death benefits are paid to a spouse.