Same sex couples often encounter unique estate planning issues, as their unions are not recognized in most states, and are, therefore, not legally protected. There are, however, estate planning options open to same sex couples that can provide them with the security they need. <\/span><\/p>\n Living trusts are one of the best options for same sex couples because they provide the following benefits: <\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Living trusts will give one partner the authority to handle the other\u2019s assets in the event that one of them becomes disabled. <\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Trusts offer more security than wills because they are harder to challenge, do not require that a notice of proceeding be sent to the closest heirs, offer privacy since they are not part of a public record, and do not cause the delay in accessing funds that wills sometimes do. <\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Putting one partner\u2019s name on the other\u2019s assets, or establishing joint tenancy, is (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Same sex couples often encounter unique estate planning issues, as their unions are not recognized in most states, and are, therefore, not legally protected. There are, however, estate planning options open to same sex couples that can provide them with…<\/span><\/p>\n