Leaving house to kids

Leaving house to kids

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WelshChris

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255 months

Monday 9th January 2017
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I would like it written into my will that my house (I am the sole owner) eventually passes to my children.

Simple you might say, however should my wife outlive me (she is NOT the mother of my children) I want her to be able to live in the house until she no longer has a need for it. How can I be sure that the children receive the house? Of course I could leave it to them directly, but then they might be able to force my wife to move out against her will. If I leave the house to my wife, how can I be sure that she'll in turn leave it to the children?

Must be a simple answer - anyone got any advice?