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Posted in Lawyer's Corner, Same-Sex Couples on Nov 17th, 2011
Today the California Supreme Court, acting on a request by the Ninth District Court of Appeals, held that the proponents of a ballot initiative have standing to support the measure in court when State officials decline to do so. The underlying case? A complaint filed in federal court against the constitutionality of Proposition 8, the [...]
Posted in Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Same-Sex Couples on Apr 2nd, 2009
Here’s a good idea: Give guidance to your heirs, expected personal representative (executor or trustee) and loved ones by creating a Letter of Last Instructions. Tell your estate planning attorney, and proposed Excecutor or Trustee where it can be found, and leave it in that trusted place (safe deposit box or fire-proof safe – you [...]
Posted in Estate Planning, Same-Sex Couples on Mar 18th, 2009
So, you’re thinking about registering with your significant other but not sure what the requirements or benefits are? You’re not alone! But the requirements are really quite simple. There are six requirements to enter into a California Registered Domestic Partnership. These are covered in California Family Code Section 297(b). 1. Neither party can be married [...]
Posted in Same-Sex Couples on Mar 17th, 2009
So what does the future hold for same-sex marriage in California? It’s a subject that all Estate Planning attorneys are watching very carefully. In my opinion, the answer depends on whether you’re looking at the short-term or long-term. In the short term, the California Supreme Court sounded very dubious in recent oral arguments about overturning [...]
