new epcot lounge

[mort1331]

I am the member, but my wife is an associate. Is she and our kids allowed in without me, or is it like TOWL that I must be present? Thanks

 

[erionm]

I suspect they will require a DVC Member ID Card and Photo ID to enter.

 

[AllyBri]

Maybe your wife could get her own card?

 

[jesschris]

Any more info on when it will open?

 

[supersnoop]

Maybe your wife could get her own card?

Associates don't get cards.

 

[AllyBri]

I wonder why a spouse would be considered an associate?

 

[wilma-bride]

It says the member and their travelling party so, I suspect, without a Member card she will be unable to enter by herself.

 

[heynowirv]

I wonder why a spouse would be considered an associate?

Because she's not on the deed.Only those names on the deed are considered full members and are entitled to a membership card.

 

[wilma-bride]

I wonder why a spouse would be considered an associate?

Maybe they weren't married when he bought the DVC ownership. Maybe they didn't buy jointly for whatever reason

 

[erionm]

I wonder why a spouse would be considered an associate?

If you are not on the deed, you are not an owner. Non-owners can be added to a membership as an associate member, but they are not directly entitled to member benefits.

 

[mort1331]

LOL we bought when we were married.. But when we bought we wanted the process as quick as possible and not being in the USA and conflicting schedules it was easier for me to just put my name on it. We have looked at adding her but for the times we are not there together doesnt justify the cost.

 

[disneynutz]

LOL we bought when we were married.. But when we bought we wanted the process as quick as possible and not being in the USA and conflicting schedules it was easier for me to just put my name on it. We have looked at adding her but for the times we are not there together doesnt justify the cost.

You can contact DVC and get instructions on how to add your spouse to the deed with only a small filling fee by submitting the paperwork yourself. Having both on deed makes it easier should something happen to one of you, avoids probate.

Bill

 

[gmboy95]

If you are not on the deed, you are not an owner. Non-owners can be added to a membership as an associate member, but they are not directly entitled to member benefits.

I had zero idea about this...i thought if you were a married couple it was transferable to both??....dumb question: what if i dont come down for breakfast tomorrow (dead)....wouldnt my wife automatically become the primary?

 

[disneynutz]

I had zero idea about this...i thought if you were a married couple it was transferable to both??....dumb question: what if i dont come down for breakfast tomorrow (dead)....wouldnt my wife automatically become the primary?

No, she isn't an owner, the courts would have to decide who gets your ownership just like any estate asset.

Bill

 

[erionm]

I had zero idea about this...i thought if you were a married couple it was transferable to both??....dumb question: what if i dont come down for breakfast tomorrow (dead)....wouldnt my wife automatically become the primary?

In the event of the death of the owner, it comes down to estate planning and probate laws where the property is located.

 

[TiggerBouncy]

Yeah, when we bought we were not married. I have been meaning to add DW to the deed. It's like $400. that $400 is a couple of extra points or an airfare to visit WDW! It's in the will that she gets it, so it would avoid probate, but I have still been meaning to add her one of these days.

 

[disneynutz]

Yeah, when we bought we were not married. I have been meaning to add DW to the deed. It's like $400. that $400 is a couple of extra points or an airfare to visit WDW! It's in the will that she gets it, so it would avoid probate, but I have still been meaning to add her one of these days.

As I posted above, you can file the paperwork yourself for about a $50 fee to the County.

Bill

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Yeah, when we bought we were not married. I have been meaning to add DW to the deed. It's like $400. that $400 is a couple of extra points or an airfare to visit WDW! It's in the will that she gets it, so it would avoid probate, but I have still been meaning to add her one of these days.

A will does not avoid probate.

 

[CarolMN]

A will does not avoid probate.

I agree. While the person named as beneficiary in the Will may become the owner of the property , the Will must go through probate. If the owner does not reside in the state of Florida, his/her Will would have to go through probate in Florida as well as the state of residence. IMO, avoiding probate in a second state would be well worth $400 now.

I am not a lawyer - those who might be in this situation should consult one. It may be more advantageous for them to have a trust. There are several kinds of trusts and again, one should consult an attorney to get help deciding which is best for their situation.

 

[Mbm1014]

Do you need to put your kids on the deed??