Same Sex Couple and LGBT Planning

LGBT people, including gay and lesbian couples, have different and unique needs when it comes to Life and Estate planning. We pride ourselves in being sensitive and aware of these needs and offer a wide range of uniquely tailored options to address them.

Gay couples who have made the commitment to be married in Massachusetts experience greater protection than anywhere else in the country. However, challenges still remain for these couples. Federal laws, for instance, still do not recognize same sex marriages. This fact creates tremendous complexity around estate planning for same sex couples, particularly regarding taxation. Couples who are not married are vulnerable in other ways, such as not having their relationship honored for purposes of medical decision-making, and an appropriate Estate Plan can mitigate their vulnerability by clarifying rights.

There are a host of other complex and sensitive issues facing same-gender couples, particularly when children are involved.

Interestingly, there are also some creative solutions for estate planning that are unavailable to opposite-gender married couples.

We specialize in helping gay individuals, couples and their families deal with these issues.

Check out the article Attorney Scott Squillace published on unique opportunities for gay and lesbian couples here.

If you are LGBT and in need of estate planning help, please contact us at (617) 716-0300 or info@squillace-law.com.