You’ve built a life with someone you love - sharing a home, experiences, and maybe even finances - but without legal marriage, the law doesn’t automatically recognize your relationship. That means if something happens to you, your partner could be left without legal rights to your property, finances, or even decisions about your medical care. In this article, you’ll learn why unmarried couples face greater legal risks, what key planning steps you can take to protect each othe

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August is “National Make-A-Will Month,” and if you have already prepared your will, congratulations—too few Americans have taken this key...

August is “National Make-A-Will Month,” and if you have already prepared your will, congratulations—too few Americans have taken this key...

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As the host of the wildly popular The Joy of Painting TV series on PBS, Bob Ross became a pop-culture icon, who was equally famous for...