Dracheva Law provides estate planning services for unmarried couples with or without children. The legal system does not automatically grant unmarried partners the same rights and protections that married spouses receive, making estate planning essential rather than optional for these relationships.
Without proper legal documentation, unmarried partners face significant vulnerabilities:
Medical access and decision-making - Hospitals and medical facilities may deny your partner access to you during treatment or emergencies. Without designated healthcare directives, your partner cannot make medical decisions on your behalf.
Financial access - Your partner may be unable to access bank accounts, pay bills, or manage financial matters if you become incapacitated, even if you share expenses and financial responsibilities.
Property rights - An unmarried partner has no automatic right to remain in a home you own, even if they have lived there for years. Without proper planning, they could face eviction.
Business interests - If you own a business, your partner may be removed from operations or denied access to business assets without legal documentation establishing their rights.
Custody of children - For couples with children together, if one parent dies or becomes incapacitated, the surviving parent's custody is not automatically protected without proper legal arrangements.
Estate planning for unmarried couples typically includes healthcare directives, financial powers of attorney, property transfer documents, and custody designations to address these gaps in legal protection.
If you have children, the free Kids Protection Plan allows you to document guardian preferences and care instructions in approximately 10 minutes. This provides immediate documentation while you prepare comprehensive legal documents.
Dracheva Law
11 N Northwest Hwy Suite 129
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(224) 404-3302