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My partner of 17 years left me his $1 million home. His children are livid. Am I obliged to split it with them?

Managing Editor · Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM · 1 min read

My partner of 17 years left me his $1 million home. His children are livid. Am I obliged to split it with them? — MarketWatch, London Business news — Image: MarketWatch

“I never paid rent, although I put about $45,000 toward a new kitchen and a roof.”

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