Inheritance rules are fairly cut and dry for married couples in California. If a married person passes away without a will in place, there is a good chance that someone he or she trusts (i.e., the spouse) will be able to step in and have a fair amount of say in what happens. In fact, [...]
Category Archives: GLBT Estate Planning Issues
Sacramento Newlywed Planning and the Prenuptial Agreement
Newlywed planning can be so much fun. There’s the dress, the photographer, the caterer, and the flowers. One area that can get overlooked, however, is the prenuptial agreement. Sure, it might not seem like as much fun as tasting cakes and picking your first dance song, but it is something that needs to be considered [...]
A Sad Reminder of the Importance of Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples in Sacramento
Alex and Tina had a great life together and a love for each other that was obvious even to strangers. They had been together for over 30 years, raising children and sharing a home. Alex had not been feeling well for a few days and a doctor’s appointment had been made, but Alex passed away [...]
Sacramento Estate Planning Lawyer Offers Thoughts for an Aging GLBT Community
When it comes to protecting your rights as a member of the aging GLBT community, you should consider consulting a Sacramento estate planning lawyer who can help you make the right choices. We hear horror stories of life-long partners who are denied access to one another, who lose their homes, or who don’t have access [...]
