Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples: How to Protect the Life You’ve Built Together
Building a life with someone you love, sharing a home, finances, and dreams, creates deep emotional and financial ties. But if you are not legally married, the law does not automatically recognize your relationship. Without proper Estate Planning, your partner could be left without the right to manage your affairs, inherit your assets, or make medical decisions on your behalf.
This guide explains why unmarried couples face unique legal risks and the essential steps you can take to protect one another. Through a thoughtful Estate Planning strategy, you can ensure your wishes are honored and your partner is legally safeguarded, no matter what the future holds.
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How to Preserve Generational Wealth and Protect Your Family Legacy
Most families spend years working hard to build wealth, yet research shows that by the second generation, much of that wealth disappears, and by the third generation, nearly 90% of families have lost it entirely. The reason isn’t lack of love or effort; it’s the absence of a clear, ongoing plan to preserve both financial assets and family values.
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The Hidden Risks of Growing Older Without an Estate Plan
More adults are aging alone. Discover how planning with Simpson Law Firm protects your wishes, prevents family conflict, and ensures your care and dignity as you age.
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Living With Loss: How Grief Affects Daily Life — And Why Planning Ahead Matters
Grief transforms daily life in unexpected ways. Discover how Estate Planning helps your family avoid extra burdens when they need comfort the most.
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Why It Matters to Your Loved Ones That You Work With the Right Lawyer
By choosing the right lawyer or estate planning attorney, you protect your family from legal chaos, conflict, and lost assets. Learn how estate planning lawyer support gives peace of mind.
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6 Steps to Choose & Name the Right Guardians for Your Children: Part 1
Choosing a legal guardian for your child isn’t just a formality—it’s one of the most critical decisions a parent can make. In Part 1 of this expert estate planning series, we break down the first 3 essential steps every parent must take to ensure their children are protected no matter what. From defining your ideal guardian to legally naming a first responder, this guide gives you the clarity and confidence to plan wisely.
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The $1.5 Million Estate Planning Mistake You Can't Afford to Make
You think you've done everything right with your estate planning. Then tragedy strikes, and a simple paperwork error costs your children $1.5 million in taxes. Read more...
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The Cost of a Cheap Plan: Why “Bargain” Estate Planning Often Costs the Most
Like buying a cheap car, bargain-priced estate planning can leave your loved ones stranded. Here’s why partnering with Simpson Law Firm to create a comprehensive estate plan is worth the investment. Read more…
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Honoring September 11th: A Day of Legacy, Courage, and Remembrance
On this day in 2001, nearly 3,000 lives were taken in an instant. Countless families were thrown into grief—many of them left not only with heartbreak, but also with legal uncertainty, unanswered questions, and logistical challenges during the hardest time of their lives. Read more...
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