by Christine | Jan 19, 2016 | Estate Planning, Same Sex Estate Planning, Same Sex Marriage |
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision regarding same-sex marriage brings with it many issues that are probably best discussed with a good marriage and estate lawyer in Torrance, California. Because of the previous inability to legally marry, many of those now looking...
by Christine | Jul 10, 2015 | Estate Planning, Same Sex Estate Planning, Same Sex Marriage |
In the Supreme Court decision Obergefell v. Hodges, the constitutional right to same-sex marriages in all 50 states was affirmed. Tax, estate planning and employee benefit opportunities in the 13 states that previously did not permit same-sex marriages are now...
by Christine | Jul 1, 2013 | Estate Planning, Same Sex Estate Planning, Same Sex Marriage |
The ruling makes clear that married gay couples living in states that recognize their unions will immediately gain access to more than 1,000 federal benefits, like Social Security and family leave rights. Less certain is how couples living in the remaining 37 states...
by Christine | Mar 21, 2013 | DOMA, Marriage, Same Sex Estate Planning |
In bringing her case to the Supreme Court, Windsor argues that DOMA violates the U.S. Constitution's guarantee of equal protection. DOMA backers say the law is valid. Same-sex marriage has been a controversial issue in American politics, and will likely continue...
by Christine | Mar 15, 2013 | Estate Planning, Same Sex Estate Planning |
… Financial and estate planning is especially important for LGBT parents who adopt …. Having or adopting a child changes everything. Those words really hit home when same-sex couples seek adoption in a mix of state and federal laws. With state laws varied on the...
by Christine | Nov 20, 2012 | Marriage, Same Sex Estate Planning |
With DOMA [The Defense of Marriage Act] on the books state laws allowing same-sex marriage are of limited use. For example, a same-sex couple who gets married in New York or Massachusetts (which have no residency requirements) may find their new marriage disregarded...
