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Estate planning isn’t just about managing assets—it’s about securing your wishes and protecting your loved ones. For LGBTQ+ families, this process holds added significance amid shifting legal landscapes and potential challenges to marriage equality. Here’s what you need to know:

Plan for Incapacity

• Appoint a healthcare agent who understands your values and medical preferences, especially regarding gender-affirming care. Without a valid Health Care Power of Attorney, courts could appoint someone unsympathetic to your needs.
• Designate a trusted financial agent to handle your affairs with a General Durable Power of Attorney. Exclude hostile family members if necessary.

Your Will is Your Way

Without a will, state laws determine your asset distribution, often causing unnecessary stress for your spouse or partner. Work with a licensed attorney to craft a valid Last Will and Testament or revocable living trust to avoid probate and ensure privacy.

Consider Parenthood and Marriage

Adoption decrees are crucial for non-biological LGBTQ+ parents to safeguard parental rights. For couples, financial liabilities (like medical debt under North Carolina's Doctrine of Necessaries) are worth discussing with professionals before marriage.

Take charge of your legacy today. McIntyre Elder Law offers FREE consultations—call 1-888-999-6600 or visit mcelderlaw.com/scheduling. 

Thank you for reading our e-newsletter dedicated to protecting your assets and planning for long-term care. We look forward to assisting you with strategic legal solutions that ensure your peace of mind.

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Greg McIntyre

Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorney 

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