If I’ve live with a man for 20 years but we never married, when he passes away am I entitled to anything that he owned?
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If I’ve live with a man for 20 years but we never married, when he passes away am I entitled to anything that he owned?
Asked on April 19, 2013 under Estate Planning, Georgia
Answers:
Victor Waid / Law Office of Victor Waid
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Not unless he has made you the beneficiary of his will or trust; you are advised to get to an estate planning attorney immediately with him to plan for the distributoion of the estate , as you never know what tomorrow will bring. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Do Not Delay.
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