Love in the 21st century takes many forms, and for a growing number of couples, "forever" doesn't always include a marriage license. While a deeply personal choice, being unmarried adds layers of legal and financial complexity that can't be ignored, especially when it comes to protecting your assets and loved ones. Imagine this: you've built a life with your partner, maybe even bought a home and had children together. You share bills, dreams, and a future. But without the legal protections of marriage, what happens when one of you passes away? And what happens if one of you becomes incapacitated first?
Some of the questions you should be asking:
Who makes medical decisions for you or your partner? Without marriage or legal protections, it likely won’t be the person you want.
Who inherits what? Again, without marriage or legal documents, it’s not likely going to go the way you want.
