If you have a trust created prior to 2015, you should have it reviewed and updated since the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage may affect your marital legal status.  

For those of you who had prior relationships, such as domestic partnerships or legal unions recognized by certain states, you should ensure that such relationships are formally dissolved as your assets may be affected.  

 If you or your partner have any children of whom one of you is a biological parent, the non-biological parent should consider adopting the child to establish a legal relationship in the event that the biological parent passes. 

There are other estate planning issues important for same-sex couples to consider such as power of attorney for asset management, healthcare power of attorney, beneficiary designation for retirement accounts, etc.

Here at Satori Law Group, we can help update any existing estate plan you may have to better reflect your wishes and your current situation. If you do not have an estate plan in place, we can work closely with you and your partner to craft a unique plan that will ensure your family’s legacy.