Do unmarried couples need more estate planning than married couples?

Yes. State intestacy laws are built for married spouses, meaning that without a plan your assets default to your legal relatives—not your partner. Unless you’ve formally registered a partnership your state recognizes, your survivor would inherit nothing; bank accounts, real estate, and personal items would pass to your family of origin. Drafting a Will, creating a Revocable Living Trust, updating beneficiary designations, and signing Powers of Attorney let you put your partner first and sidestep the gaps in the default rules.

There's a lot that goes into setting up a comprehensive estate plan, but with our FREE worksheet, you'll be one step closer to getting yourself and your family on the path to a secure and happy future.

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