Legal Rights if not married

I have been living with my boyfriend for the last 10 months. The question is: 98% of the household items (furniture, appliances, etc.) belong to me. I have also invested approx. $10,000 toward other household items (carpeting, drapes, landscaping, etc.). If anything were to happen to my boyfriend (God forbid), would I have any legal issues facing me that I would have to "prove" what were mine. I have the receipts for the newer purchases, but I don't for furniture and applicances that were at my home before I moved. We are planning to get married next year and then it won't be an issue. We are both in our forties, have been married before and have children from our previous marriage. My biggest concern is that his ex-wife (who is not friendly) would try to put in some type of claim for his assets should anything happen to him. I am also not sure how his family would react, although they know what I brought into the relationship. Any advise?

I live in Michigan.

[This message has been edited by JoJo172 (edited August 23, 2000).]

No one can answer if you don't put a state.

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Sorry, didn't realize a State was required. I live in Michigan. Does this help? Thanks

Here is the best answer.....

Everthing you bought is YOURS and yours alone if you have the reciepts for it.

But there is nothing to prevent your boyfriend from naming you as the executor of his estate in his will, and to leave all the assets to you.

And you name him as well in your will, then the ex wife can get zero... but if he has any kids they can.

Thanks for the response; I guess we'll get going on the Will issue.