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My (opposite sex) partner and I are creating wills and consulted a lawyer who was not comfortable using the term "partner," fearing that it could be confused for a business partner or that domestic partnership rules could change. It is our preferred term. Any reason not to use it? If so, what terminology should we use instead? Any statutes or precedents or even informal examples would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Identifying your spouse in will and estate planning

In my opinion, the terminology is not as important as the identifying properties of the language you use.  My will says:  "Any reference in this Will to my "wife" or my "spouse" shall mean XXXX XXXXXXX, to whom I am now married."
As long as the language you use indicates who your "current" "partner" is (by name), I'm not sure I share your attorney's concerns. 

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