The Marriage Equality Act: Prenuptial & Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples in New York
| Faculty: | Arlene Dubin, Daniel Rubin |
| Production Date: | September 22 2011 |
Description
When New York’s Marriage Equality Act (“Marriage Equality Act”) became law on July 24, 2011, many same-sex couples rushed to marry; some even married at the stroke of midnight. Before marrying, it behooves same-sex couples to understand their rights and obligations under the new laws and determine whether they wish to modify, clarify, or override them. Given the lack of recognition of same-sex marriage by the federal government and sister states and the ensuing complications, a prenuptial agreement is even more imperative for same-sex couples than for heterosexual couples. Attorneys Arlene Dubin and Daniel Rubin discuss prenuptial and postnuptial agreements for same-sex couples. The key issues that are addressed in this program include: property settlement, spousal support, debts/taxes, and estate planning.
Agenda:
I. Introduction to the Marriage Equality Act
II. An Overview of Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
III. Property Settlement
IV. Spousal Support
V. Counsel and Expert Fees
VI. Choice of Law
VII. Debts and Taxes
VIII. Children
IX. Other Types of Provisions
X. Estate Planning
User Reviews
Isabel (East Elmhurst, NY)
Very timely considering current events.
Michael (Jenkintown, PA)
Excellent and very practical course for estate planners and tax advisors.
Joseph M. (Iselin , NJ)
nice job. thanks.
Monica (Rye, NY)
Thought provoking
Janet (lake placid, NY)
great overview
Nicole (Whittier, CA)
I liked that the course addressed this issue in a straightforward manner, with no politics or opinions but just the facts...
Ledan (Astoria, NY)
very concise and informative
Erwin (Mount Laurel, NJ)
Excellent!!! Not only would I recommend this course, I would recommend the services of the instructors to same sex couples seeking such services.
Barbara (Guilderland, NY)
Interesting
Patricia (GARDEN CITY, NY)
Terrific job by presenters.
John (Riverside, CT)
Well prepared and good speaker presentation.
Spencer (New York, NY)
Good Course
Tanyka (Bronx, NY)
Very informative. The instructors did a great job in distinguishing the tax treatments between same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples.
Joseph (NY, NY)
good speakers
Philip (Woodbury, NY)
thank you
Alan (Montclair, NJ)
Quite informative.
Artie (Kings Park, NY)
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Patrick (Pearl River, NY)
It was great.
alan (new york, NY)
informative
Patricia (Old Bridge, NJ)
Very good.
France (Brooklyn,, NY)
I enjoyed the lecture. I did not know much on the subject. The lecture was substantial.
Deborah (garden City, NY)
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Maura (Jefferson Valley, NY)
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william v (yorktown heights, NY)
good
Marissa (Brooklyn, NY)
Both presenters were very good.
elizabeth (new york, NY)
excellent
Edward (Hauppauge, NY)
informative speakers
EDWIN (New York, NY)
it made me realize that t is there are many issues with respect to same sex marriage that are not easily resolved and federal legislation is needed in this area
ellen (lockport, NY)
very well presented. practical tips, good info.
Lynnann (New York, NY)
excellent overview especially re the tax issues resulting from nys vs federal recognition of same sex marriage
matthew (new york, NY)
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| NY | 1.00 |
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