I was saddened today to learn of the death of one of my former clients. This man, in his early fifties, was multitalented, and quite a character.
He leaves behind a grieving life partner of 27 years. While things having to do with death are often complex and difficult to deal with, this man has extra worries. He is disabled with a rare, crippling, neuromuscular disease. He allowed his stronger willed partner to handle all financial dealings. Worst of all, because they were not "married", he finds he has no legal right to their home. He is at the mercy of his deceased partner's family. His future depends upon their charity.
I often urged this couple to do things like put the home in both names. I encouraged this now "widowed" partner to learn to handle the financial dealings. But, they put it off. I'm sure they thought they had plenty of time.
Time ran out.
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hugs, KK, hugs
This just makes me sad. Particularly since even within the current legal restrictions at least some protections could have been put in place for this man's partner.
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