Joint wills are probated when the first party to the will dies, preventing the will from being modified thereafter by the surviving spouse, since both parties must agree to any modifications. Joint wills prevent a surviving spouse or partner to change his or her mind about how the property should be distributed. Joint wills can tie up property for years, pending the death of the second spouse/partner, thereby making the joint will useless and outdated.

Yes, assuming the non-earner has not had any serious past credit problems, then they can join in a mortgage application with an earning spouse or partner.

No. Massachusetts does not provide for joint wills. Both you and your spouse need separate wills, even if you own all your property jointly. When the first spouse dies, all joint property will pass to the survivor. Therefore, the survivor who becomes the sole owner of the property needs a will. Because there is no way of knowing who will die first and who second, both spouses need wills.

If you wish to create a joint power of attorney you would need a specialized family and estate planning attorney who would draft up a particular document for you. In most cases (even between couples), a power of attorney is drafted for an individual. Most couples who use our service choose to create a second power of attorney for their spouse.

Spouse - A spouse is defined as a life partner in a committed relationship who is of the opposite or same sex/gender. This person is married to you and the marriage is legally recognized both in Canada and in the country where it took place. CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) has begun recognizing same-sex marriages in processing immigration applications. It only applies to couples where one spouse is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident and to those who marry in Canada.

A second season ticket may be purchased for $150.00. (Total for two is $300.00). Married students who have not ordered two tickets in the past online will have to contact the Athletic Ticket Office prior to 5pm on the last working day of the order period to have your account reset to allow you to order two tickets.

Joint accounts are not permitted in this Plan. However, you and your spouse may each establish separate accounts for the same Beneficiary or you may both contribute to the same account.

Yes. Only one account from the combined statement need be listed. If you receive a separate statement, then that account number would also have to be enrolled.

Maya Tulum is a romantic place -- beautiful and enchanting. This trip is a great opportunity to strengthen or renew your relationship as you share the experience. Some people also go with an old friend and enjoy the time to reconnect away from their busy lives.

Talk with your spouse or partner about the benefits you see in using the collaborative process. Give him/her this web site address, or print these FAQs and give them to him/her to read. Encourage him/her to contact a collaborative lawyer, either through the participating lawyers listed on this website or through the links on the links page.

Only the principal applicant needs to qualify. The person who has the greater chance of qualifying should apply as the principal applicant.

If you are going to go into business with someone else, it is strongly recommended that an operating or shareholder agreement be created before business starts. A buy/sell agreement is also recommended to map out how one partner or shareholder can buy out the other partner or shareholder should they part ways. It should be created when the partners or shareholders are amicable. An attorney can draft any of the agreements and can ensure the proper language is included in the documents.

Yes. Please note your spouse as your Roommate Request on the Reservation Form. Your spouse will also need to fill out his/her own Reservation Form and Contract, and send both forms and a deposit to Conference Services. Your spouse does not need to be enrolled in one of our programs to be your roommate.

Yes, as a UniSuper member you have the opportunity to open a Spouse Account. You, your spouse or your spouse’s employer can make contributions to this account. A Product Disclosure Statement can be requested from the superannuation section if you wish to take up this option. Yes you can. Please refer to the section below on Temporary Residents Departing Australia. Further information can also be obtained from the following web sites: www.unisuper.com.au and www.ato.gov.au.

There is so much healing done here and on so many levels that for the loved one to miss out on the experience may be a waste of the opportunity for the couple as a team to enhance their relationship and experience together. Coming alone and trying to describe it to the one left at home is difficult.

Yes. At the time you purchase a new membership or renew an existing one, as a participating merchant, you have the option to purchase a second one-year membership for only $19.95. Again, that is an 80% savings off the retail value of the membership!

To be able to provide a strong network of services in the community, Capital Area United Way asks every working adult to give what they are able. If your combined annual gift is more than $1000, you and your spouse/partner can be recognized through United Way’s Leadership Giving Society program.

Yes spouses and partners may accompany buyer and supplier delegates to the event and the dinners (however they are not permitted to attend the forum meetings or seminars). Please note there is a non-negotiable fixed spouse/partner fee. Contact the Forum Operations Manager for cost charges involved with spouse/partner attendance.

When you make your gift, include your spouse's name with your gift and indicate that you would like for the two of you to receive joint credit for the gift.

AccountAccess is based on the "Primary" SIN for each account. For security measures, there will only be one User ID and password for each account whether the account is individual or joint. Also, you will only have access to accounts for which your SIN is identified as the "Primary" SIN.