Estate Planning for Gay Couples in Panama: What the Law Actually Says — and the Documents That Protect You (2026)
Panama does not recognize same-sex marriage, civil unions, or domestic partnerships. Without a Panamanian will, your partner is a legal stranger under Panamanian inheritance law — and receives nothing from your Panama estate automatically. Here is what actually happens without documents, what documents you need, in what order, and why a Private Interest Foundation may be the most powerful tool available to gay couples who own property in Panama.
