Planning for Unmarried Couples
Estate planning is especially important when you are in an unmarried relationship with your life partner. In many ways, it is even more critical than for married couples.
If you have children together, the importance multiplies.
Without a proper plan in place, the law may not protect your partner or your children in the way you might assume.
That means without action on your part, the person you love most could be left in the hospital waiting room, instead of by your bedside, or prevented from making health care decisions for you. And that is only the beginning.
Without the right legal documents, your partner could be forced out of your home, excluded from your business, or denied access to your finances. If you have children, there is also the risk that they could be removed from your partner's care.
We don't say these to scare you, but to tell you the truth, because that is what we're here for. The truth is simple: estate planning when you are unmarried is not optional. It is a matter of protecting your partner, your children, and the life you have built together.
We know that the process does not have to be complicated or overwhelming. We make it as simple and straightforward as possible so you can have peace of mind knowing your loved ones are cared for and protected.