QLD How to Legally Ensure Son Inherits Unit - Tenants in Common?

[Sharon Pfeffer]

I plan to marry this year. My partner owes over $100,000 in child support. I own my own unit. He has nothing. I want to leave the unit to my only son. How can I do this legally?

I know I have to change my will when I marry. My partner has not contributed towards the Unit. He pays half rates, body corporate, electricity, etc. Should I make my son Tenants in Common to ensure he inherits the Unit?

Your help is appreciated.

 

[Sophea]

Hi Sharon,

If you change the title on the unit so that you and your son are Tenants in Common - your share of the unit will pass to whomever you assign it in your will. However if you change title so that you and your son are Joint Tenants - full title will automatically pass to your son if you die. It doesn't even form part of your estate that is distributed by will or rules of intestacy.