 TITLE: 7 Financial Tips for LGBTQ Newlyweds CONTENT: 5\\. Start Estate Planning\n-------------------------\nEven with the legal protections of marriage available, it's still wise for LGBTQ couples to have a lawyer create estate planning documents. These explicitly state who will receive your assets and make decisions about your health and finances if you become incapacitated or pass away.\nThis can be especially important if your family isn't supportive and\/or if you have or adopt children, whether from a previous relationship or together. While you're at it, make sure to update the beneficiaries on your financial accounts. END