Howdy. I'm seeking the wisdom of folks with a range of backgrounds, aiming to learn what, if anything, are the benefits of getting married. Let's skip the emotional ones, just assume those are a given and equally prevelant w/ or w/o the legal arrangement. Also, no kids; there aren't and won't be any either way.
Other than clear rights of survivorship, what is there? Tax savings?
What I picture is an annoying stream of updating places with my marriage status and continually correcting people that no, I'm not Mrs. LastName, still just Tsunami. (I threw it out there as a joke but no, he won't take my name either, though I think Mr. Tsunami has a ring to it.)
I don't really see combining bank accounts. Assume we'd still file taxes separately. So what, if anything, are the legal, tax, or other benefits I may be over looking?
To breathe, to feel, to know I'm alive.
Other than clear rights of survivorship, what is there? Tax savings?
What I picture is an annoying stream of updating places with my marriage status and continually correcting people that no, I'm not Mrs. LastName, still just Tsunami. (I threw it out there as a joke but no, he won't take my name either, though I think Mr. Tsunami has a ring to it.)
I don't really see combining bank accounts. Assume we'd still file taxes separately. So what, if anything, are the legal, tax, or other benefits I may be over looking?
To breathe, to feel, to know I'm alive.