The big news of last week was the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Windsor which essentially overturned DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act). Same sex couples throughout the nation have been celebrating the news. But what does it…
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DOMA Overturned. Should You Get Married Now?
Posted in Divorce & Child Custody, Estate Planning, In the News, Inheritance, LGBT Legal Rights, Probate, Same Sex Relationships, Uncategorized Tagged with: DOMA, gay marriage, LGBT rights, Need to Legally Dissolve Same Sex Relationship, Oregon Domestic Partnership Law, Registered Domestic Partnerships in Oregon; Same Sex Inheritance Rights, same sex marriage, State Laws Differences for Gay Marriage
Probate Mediation, Estate Planning and Elder Issues
Mediation may be particularly attractive for Probate, Estate Planning and Elder issues. Factors that are usually present in these matters that can be addressed more adequately in mediation are: Parties have a need to maintain an ongoing familial relationship Parties want to…
Posted in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Family Conflict, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Inheritance, Probate Tagged with: Mediation for Elder Issues, Mediation for Probate
Same Sex Couples, Inheritance and the Need to Dissolve a Domestic Partnership
Did You Know? If you entered into a registered same sex Domestic Partnership in Oregon you have the same rights of inheritance to obtain your partner’s estate as a married person does. Oregon’s Domestic Partnership law gives registered DP’s the same rights as…