When most people think of a de facto partnership, they think of a couple who live together and are not married.   While that is correct, in the eyes of the law, that is not entirely the case.   In fact, sharing a house or even a room (with your partner) does not necessarily mean that you will be considered a de facto partner should one of you pass away, and therefore entitled to the deceased’s Estate.   When assessing if you were or were not a de facto partner, the court take