Alyce
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But haven't we been told that Helen had already made a will in his favour, with the specification that it would not be invalidated by their marriage? So his position was the same, married or not.
Yes, the Will does not change, but his positiion would not be the same, whether married or not.
Scenario One
Helen dies, before they marry. He inherits everything straight away ( well after probate ! ) and has sole control to do whatever he wants with the money and property.
Scenario Two
They get married. He is still dependent on Helen's generosity as to how much money he can have.
If she adds his name to the property deeds and puts him onto all her bank accounts then he has full access to the money.
But he still has to deal with Helen, who might not be thrilled to see him spending all her money.