In deciding whether a relationship of a deceased member of the forces (“the deceased”) and the claimant is a substantial relationship, the Secretary of State shall have regard to any evidence which the claimant considers demonstrates that the relationship is substantial and shall in particular have regard to the following examples of evidence which could, either alone or together, indicate that the relationship is substantial.
1. Evidence of regular financial support by the deceased.
2. Evidence of a valid will or life insurance policy, valid at the time of the deceased's death, in which—
(1) the deceased nominates the claimant as principal beneficiary or co-beneficiary with children; or
(2) the claimant nominates the deceased as the principal beneficiary.
3. Evidence indicating that the deceased and the claimant were purchasing accommodation as joint owners or evidence of joint ownership of other valuable property, such as a car or land.
4. Evidence of a joint savings plan or joint investments of a substantial nature.
5. Evidence that the deceased and the claimant operated a joint account for which they were co-signatories.
6. Evidence of joint financial arrangements such as joint repayment of a loan or payment of each other's debts.
7. Evidence that the deceased or the claimant had given the other a power of attorney.
8. If the deceased and the claimant lived in rented accommodation, evidence that both their names appeared on the lease or rental agreement.
9. Evidence that the deceased and the claimant shared responsibility for children.
10. The length of the relationship.