Milwaukee and Waukesha Estate Planning Lawyer for Same-Sex Couples
Wisconsin passed a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage, which means that same sex couples in our state now have even fewer rights than they had before. The lack of governmental protection makes it all the more important for same-sex couples to protect each other through estate planning and partnership agreements.
West Allis attorney Rollie R. Hanson drafts domestic partnership agreements, wills, trusts, powers of attorney and living wills for same-sex couples throughout southeastern Wisconsin and the Greater Milwaukee area.
What types of legal documents do we need as a same-sex?
- A domestic partnership agreement can spell out how you want to divide your property rights if you terminate the relationship. If you have children, this agreement can spell out child custody and visitation rights.
- Powers of attorney can give your partner the ability to make health care and financial decisions for you if you are incapacitated. Without powers of attorney, your partner would have no rights if you become ill and are hospitalized.
- A will or a trust can also direct how you want your property distributed upon your death.
- A living will or health care directive can inform medical providers what steps you want taken to prolong your life if you are in a terminal state and name your partner as your agent.
Legal documents can give same-sex partners many of the rights provided to a spouse, including the right to personal property and the right to dispose of your body if you die.
Lawyer consultation
To set up an appointment to discuss same-sex estate planning with lawyer Rollie R. Hanson, call 414-321-9733 or complete our simple contact form on this site. We are conveniently located in the Lincoln Center III on National Avenue in West Allis.
