There are many horror stories of individuals forgetting to update their beneficiaries and they pass away leaving their spouse with nothing and their ex with everything. (quotacy.com)
Alternatively, one partner is wondering if staying with their spouse vs. leaving the spouse for their lover is their objective. (thespruce.com)
If the deceased person leaves a spouse or civil partner and children, the spouse or civil partner will be entitled to one third of the estate. (welfare.ie)