Estate Planning for LGBTQIA+ Couples

2023-06-28T12:05:16-05:00June 28th, 2023|Latest News, Succession and Estate Planning|

Due to the 2015 Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, marriage equality is now the law of the land. Same-sex couples now receive protections and rights that were previously only available to heterosexual couples, including an elective share of a spouse’s estate, homestead allowances, and numerous tax benefits. However, there are still issues and challenges that are unique to same-sex couples. Here at LDM, we recognize this and [...]