You’re Not Married Until The Paperwork Is Finished | The Harry Thomas Hackney Florida Law Blog

I had the opportunity to speak to the Mid Florida Estate Planning Council the other day about planning for alternative lifestyles.  During the course of our discussion, some interesting questions came up about both married and unmarried couples.

In estate planning and estate administration, there can be issues for both married and unmarried couples. Here's an article that reminds us that we are not married until the paperwork is finished.  Both before and after the ceremony, make sure all the paperwork is properly completed and submitted or you may get a big surprise later!  If the marriage is invalid for any reason, it can mean the loss of approximately 1,100 rights under both Federal and State laws.    

You’re Not Married Until The Paperwork Is Finished | The Harry Thomas Hackney Florida Law Blog