Gay & Lesbian Concerns
Gay & lesbian clients face particular challenges in the areas of estate planning and administration. We understand the changing nature of the law as it relates to domestic partners and gay and lesbian marriages and work to ensure our estate plans fit your needs. This includes preparation of durable powers of attorney, medical directive to physicians, health care proxies and will and trust documents that carefully consider the nature of the personal relationship to obtain the most favorable treatment under law.
One of the scariest legal scenarios for gay and lesbian persons seems to be proceeding through life without an estate plan and proper documents governing care and access. When this happens, family and third persons often act in a manner contrary to what a person might have wanted or expressed, whether that be to "cut off" off a loved one, (mis)manage health care, or ignore charitable intents. We would like to help you avoid that mess and ensure you live each day to its fullest, without being burdened or encumbered by the specter of estate administration.
Call or write. You will find us compassionate and effective.