Well after almost 10 years together me and my partner sat down and discussed the fact that we need to basically draw up a "decree of domestic partnership" as sort of a way to deter greedy distant relatives, Mine for the most part, from screwing one of us over in a court due to one of us passing away. We have drawn up wills naming each other sole beneficiary of the other, we have done the power of attorney and the medical living wills. any suggestions from someone that has done this before?
2006-11-08 12:03:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
To lizzabizz...... the adoption route is pure genious!!
2006-11-08 12:11:08 · update #1
I'm asumming that you are same sex partners and cannot get married. That would be the easiest solution. If that's the case - I'm sorry that you have to go through all of this junk. It's just not fair. I know a gay couple and one of them adopted the other one. I know it seems wacky - but truly - they said it was the easiest way to "deter" the relatives. It also was the best way to make sure they were each others "next of kin"
Blessings! And congratulations on 10 years!!
2006-11-08 12:09:22 · answer #1 · answered by liddabet 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Consulting an attorney is best, but it seems as if you have covered what you can with the wills, power of atty's, and living wills. If you do not wish to have either of your surviving family members inherit both of your property when the second of you passes away, your will should state that, in the event your partner precedes you in death, that your estate go to a specific person or charity. There have been some adoptions where one partner has adopted the other, but you cannot legally un-adopt someone if the relationship ever sours. If you and/or your partner own your home, you may want to check how the deed was drawn up. You may be able to avoid inheritance taxes if it is drawn up as a joint tenancy.
2006-11-08 12:34:07 · answer #2 · answered by χριστοφορος ▽ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend seeking a lawyer to help you out. I haven't done this before. My concern is that there is probably a procedure for filing a will, etc that will ensure your partner gets what is agreed upon in the event something happens to you. Unfortunately families feel they are worthy of your "fortune" whether or not you want them to have any of it. Everything should be clearly stated as to who gets what. You would probably have to name someone as executor to your estate. There is one book by Suze Orman I am curious about. Not sure if it's a way for her to make money or a way for her to help out people who need a will. It probably won't hurt checking it out: http://www.suzeorman.com/igsbase/igstemplate.cfm?SRC=MD002a&SRCN=catalogdetail&ProductID=20&StartRow=1&GnavID=10&SnavID=48&TnavID=. Many times families don't recognize the partner. Also since we cannot marry, they are not legally entitled to anything without some kind of will.
2006-11-08 12:14:24 · answer #3 · answered by gc27858 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-01 09:29:08 · answer #4 · answered by swindell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you set all this up through an attorney and get it iron clad, many wills are overturned by a family . make sure that everything, house cars utilities and bank accounts are in both of your names also. plus make funeral arrangements as most courts would turn the body over to relatives.
2006-11-08 18:58:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would seriously suggest you see a lawyer who specializes in this type of problem. I only wish my darling Gweneth and I had done this. It may have prevented her homophobic family from treating her so badly.
Do it soon. Much love, Rose P.
2006-11-08 13:48:00 · answer #6 · answered by rose p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-11-08 12:07:33 · answer #7 · answered by Rude dog 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋