The Supremes Embrace Equality
This morning, the Supreme Court announced its decisions in two prominent cases dealing with same-sex marriage: United States v. Windsor, Executor of the Estate of Spyer, et al., 570 U.S. ___ (2013), and Hollingsworth et al. v. Perry et al., 570 U.S. __ (2013). The Court ruled in favor of marriage equality in both instances. .. read more →
Court Takes A Step Towards Marriage Equality
On October 18, 2012, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in Estate of Spyer, Docket No. 12-2335-35-cv(L), ruling that the federal Defense Against Marriage Act (“DOMA”) is unconstitutional as it violates the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause. In Estate of Spyer, the surviving spouse of a married same-sex couple was denied the benefit.. read more →
Same Sex Marriage In California
Estate planning for same sex couples in California is challenging given the ever changing state law on what is considered a legal marriage in California and also due to the federal Defense of Marriage Act that does not recognize same sex marriage for federal law purposes. Proper estate planning for same sex couples who are.. read more →