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New York's Marriage Equality Act and Its Impact on Estate Planning
Posted on 1 Aug 2011 by William P. LaPiana

The New York Marriage Equality Act was signed into law on June 24, 2011 and recognizes the right of same-sex couples to marry in New York State. In this Analysis, Professor William LaPiana discusses the impact of the new Act on estate planning for... Read More

New York's Marriage Equality Act and Elder Law
Posted on 1 Aug 2011 by Joseph Rosenberg

On June 24, 2011, Governor Cuomo signed New York's Marriage Equality Act . In this Analysis, Professor Joseph Rosenberg examines the legal issues relevant to attorneys advising and counseling older clients who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender... Read More

What Now For Same Sex Couples In New York? – Estate Planning Thoughts
Posted on 28 Jun 2011 by Michael D. Bonasera

Having not posted anything for a while it seems appropriate that my return-post - if I can be dramatic about it - should be on the subject that I've dedicated a fair amount of screen space to, that of marriage equality. So thanks to NYC for... Read More

Ask Liza: Should We Get Married? Estate Planning for Same Sex Couples Now
Posted on 27 Nov 2013 by Liza Weiman Hanks

By Liza Weiman Hanks | Dear Liza: My long term domestic partner of 30 years and I were registered domestic partners for a few years and then she decided she wanted to be totally financially independent of me so we terminated the agreement last year... Read More

Estate Planning for Unmarried and Same Sex Couples
Posted on 22 Aug 2011 by Brian A. Boys

For unmarried and same sex couples, there are many unique legal issues to consider during the estate planning process. While some aspects of planning for unmarried couples are similar to married couples, many others are vastly different. Because of legal... Read More

New York's Marriage Equality Act and Its Impact on Estate Planning
Posted on 1 Aug 2011 by William P. LaPiana

The New York Marriage Equality Act was signed into law on June 24, 2011 and recognizes the right of same-sex couples to marry in New York State. In this Analysis, Professor William LaPiana discusses the impact of the new Act on estate planning for same... Read More

New York's Marriage Equality Act and Elder Law
Posted on 1 Aug 2011 by Joseph Rosenberg

On June 24, 2011, Governor Cuomo signed New York's Marriage Equality Act . In this Analysis, Professor Joseph Rosenberg examines the legal issues relevant to attorneys advising and counseling older clients who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender... Read More

Recent Estate Planning Updates For Same Sex Couples
Posted on 4 Mar 2011 by Nathan D. Anderson

It was a big week for same sex couples with several huge stories with a potential impact on estate planning for same sex couples. At the federal level was President Obama's announcement on February 23, 2011 that the Department of Justice will... Read More