Q: Should my partner and I create an estate plan even if we don’t plan to get married?

by | Dec 31, 2025 | Estate Planning, Q&A, Trust And Estate Administration |

A: Absolutely! In fact, it may be more imperative that you have an estate plan in place!

The law does not grant unmarried couples who are not legally registered domestic partners the right to inherit from their partner’s estate or priority in being appointed as a fiduciary. By creating an estate plan, you can ensure that your partner is included as a beneficiary of your estate and that he or she can act as your fiduciary if you lose capacity and administer your estate after you have passed.