Would you marry your sibling for legal reasons?

No. That would be an example of cheating the system.

@Forever_Free A lot of it can be done with drawing up legal paperwork, or using loophole tax laws, but that takes more work and paying out money to experts, but some is never the same as in marriage.

No. That grossed me out, even if for financial reasons only.

Nope – couldn’t do it.

Hell no.

Sure, why not.

Excuse me while I vomit.

Nope… Never. It’s just wrong on so many levels. But… Yes there’s a but, if the situation is that dire and a life is at stake and there no other way beside what the op says only then a marriage of convenience can be arranged without any intimate relationship. Otherwise it would be just so so wrong.

Wondering why or where this question was raised.

No. It’s gross.

@janbb I’m shocked by the answers, but that’s why I asked, to hear people’s answers. I wonder why so many people are grossed out? And, why @ragingloli was fine with it.

I asked the Q, because my dad every so often gets very paranoid about the US going to hell in a hand basket and that I should have a plan to leave the country. One option is Mexico, because my husband is Mexican, but when I think about that I immediately stress out that my sister might have fewer options than me or have trouble leaving the US. The idea of leaving her behind if they start rounding up Jews or the US starts getting bombed is more than I can handle.

Not that I can marry my sister to solve the problem, I’m able to out of the US because I’m married to my husband if we go to Mexico, but anyway, that’s the process in my thoughts. If I wasn’t married and had opportunity to save her life by getting married, it sounds like an option worth considering.

Regarding money, my estate isn’t really big enough to worry about taxes and inheritance related issues, but for some people it might keep a property or money in the family for more years avoiding higher taxation, like property taxes or inheritance tax.

Only if I can wear a tiara and get a church wedding.

No, but I would adopt one.

@JLoon HA! For some reason I pictured the “Kill Bill” wedding fiasco. But you were still beautiful, dahling.

@smudges – A dirty mind doesn’t mean you can’t wear white ;p

I guess maybe jellies are thinking about sex and an actual romantic relationship? This Q isn’t about that its about laws, money, and safety. People get married all the time for practical reasons.

@JLeslie – Of course.

But if you’re going to commit incest it should profitable and fun.

Unfortunately, there’s honestly no realistic way to consider what’s being suggested in this question.

Under US and international law in most countries, a marriage between blood related siblings would not be recognized, and can often be severely punished. What’s especially difficult are sometimes overlapping definitions between incest and certain prohibited marriages:
https://repustar.com/fact-briefs/consensual-incest-illegal-most-states

But if the aim is just to create a legal arrangement that allows sharing of personal property & financial assests between sisters and brothers, marriage isn’t neceassry. In fact an easier and better option is to form a Family Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) :
https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/062915/what-family-limited-liability-company-llc.asp

“A family LLC can help you control and protect assets during your lifetime, keep assets in the family, and reduce taxes owed by you or family members during your lifetime or after your death.”
There may be some attorney fees, but you won’t go to jail.

As my only sibling, I’m pretty sure my brother would nix the idea if I didn’t

A guy who marries his sister is either (1) fucking her (which is revolting) or (2) a scheming liar who cheats the system. Neither is a good look, and such a thing is public so, no thanks. I’ll just pay what I’m supposed to pay in taxes or whatever.

You must be referring to Ilhan Omar.