What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? I'm in Illinois. As of Jan 1, 2015 a new Probate law came into effect that applies to presumptively void transfers to caregivers. There's an article by Jeffrey R. Gottlieb that addresses it but there's too much legaleze for me to understand it.
I'm in a gay relationship but we have not married (we've been together 20 yrs). My partner and I have wills and the house and cars are in both of our names. However, our insurance agent mentioned this law and said since you're not married, a family member can contest your will's. Honestly I'm confused by this statement and not sure how this law applies in our case. Something about if you make changes to your will after Jan 1 they can contest the will?
Can someone please clarify this in basic English?
I'm in a gay relationship but we have not married (we've been together 20 yrs). My partner and I have wills and the house and cars are in both of our names. However, our insurance agent mentioned this law and said since you're not married, a family member can contest your will's. Honestly I'm confused by this statement and not sure how this law applies in our case. Something about if you make changes to your will after Jan 1 they can contest the will?
Can someone please clarify this in basic English?