Yes. Unmarried partners can each create their own individual estate planning documents through Complete Wills, naming each other as beneficiaries, agents, or decision-makers as they choose. Since unmarried partners typically don't have the automatic legal rights that married spouses have, having documents in place can be especially important.
General information
- Each partner generally needs their own separate set of documents, since an estate plan reflects one person's wishes.
- Without a will or other documents, an unmarried partner may not automatically inherit property under state law.
- Naming a partner as a health-care agent or power-of-attorney agent can be especially important since they may not otherwise have automatic legal authority.
Service steps to consider
- Each partner should complete their own questionnaire and documents.
- Consider naming each other as beneficiaries, agents, or decision-makers where appropriate.
- Review state-specific rules that may affect unmarried partners.
Quick check
- Have both partners created their own documents?
- Have we each named the other where we want to?
How Complete Wills can help
This is exactly the kind of situation Complete Wills' guided questionnaire is built to handle. The platform walks each partner through naming beneficiaries, agents, and decision-makers individually, which is especially useful for unmarried couples who want to make sure their partner has the legal authority and inheritance rights that might not otherwise apply automatically.
Important limits
- State laws affecting unmarried partners can vary significantly, and a licensed attorney can advise on rights specific to your state and situation.
DRAFT - This article is newly written and has not yet been verified against a live Complete Wills source or fact-checked by the Complete Wills team. Confirm all details, especially pricing, attorney-support terms, and state availability, before publishing. Prepared September 14, 2026.
