Say it ain’t so:
2007: A woman suffered alone in the ICU, while her Lesbian partner of more than twenty years was barred from seeing her, or helping her, because they weren’t "married," and didn’t have health care powers of attorney. They were only traveling through the state! Arkansas.
2008: A young man lost not only
his dearest partner, but the home
that they shared, because they
hadn’t “gotten around” to estate
planning. Sacramento CA.
2009: A woman was denied
custody and visitation with the
2½ year old child of her civil
union to her domestic partner,
because she had never legally
adopted the child. New York.
2009: No one really knows if
another state will uphold the
sanctity of your California
marriage or Registered Domestic
Partnership..
We Plan for Changes in the Law:
Some states are moving forward,
while others, including California,
seem to be moving backwards.
But you need an Estate Plan that
works even if the law changes – A
plan that protects you and your
family both in and out of California.
Our Estate Documents plan forward
to a time when all people can say “I
Do” and be treated equally under the
law nationwide. But we also urge
you to plan for an emergency in an
unfriendly state, a job move, or a
weekend in Reno.
Children, are both a blessing and a
responsibility. We urge you to
ensure their safety and well-being in
case you are injured or worse.
530 75-TRUST (758-7878)
803 Second Street, Suite D
Davis California 95616
Practicing Law Since 1983
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