A 77-year-old independent woman entered a relationship three years ago with a wealthy man who is 70. The woman owns her own home and has adequate retirement income but isn't as rich as her partner. Although they are in good health and are committed to each other, financial concerns remain because they don't share the same opinion on marriage. The man plans to pass on his estate to his boys, who are both millionaires and don't require the money. The sons are also against their dad committing to any relationship, given his two failed marriages, one of which almost drained him financially. The woman clarified she wasn't interested in his estate but wanted to live their lives comfortably by caring for each other financially when required. She wonders what will happen if he passes before her, as she is not named in his will. In a note to Business Insider, she said she won't be left with anything. The woman sought answers to questions like how she could raise the topic of building a trust fund in her name or adding herself to his will.
