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Married Same-Sex Couples Should File Protective Claims For Tax Refunds Now

by William Rohrer | Carlton Fields on 4/10/2013

When the Supreme Court ultimately decides United States v. Windsor, it could strike down the portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that prohibits married same-sex couples from receiving the federal benefits provided...more

In Plain English…What are the Legal Issues at Stake in Same-Sex Marriage?

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 3/28/2013

Most everyone is aware that the United States Supreme Court heard two historic cases this week focused on same-sex marriage. One involves California’s Proposition 8 banning same-sex marriages (which was then rendered...more

Supreme Court Could Strike Down Defense of Marriage Act

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 3/28/2013

The U.S. Supreme Court heard two hours of arguments today over the Defense of Marriage Act, which bans federal recognition of same-sex marriage....more

The Estate Tax Consequences of the Defense of Marriage Act for Same-Sex Couples

by Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP on 2/8/2013

As of January 1, 2013, the Civil Marriage Protection Act legalized same-sex marriage in the State of Maryland. From the estate-planning perspective, the passage of this law clarified many points that had been problematic for...more

Wealth Management Update - December 2012

by Proskauer Rose LLP on 12/7/2012

In This Issue: - December Interest Rates for GRATs, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-Family Loans and Split Interest Charitable Trusts - Estate of Thouron v. United States, E.D. Pa., No. 2:11-cs-04058...more

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Married Same-Sex Couples Should File Protective Claims For Tax Refunds Now

In Plain English…What are the Legal Issues at Stake in Same-Sex Marriage?

Supreme Court Could Strike Down Defense of Marriage Act

The Estate Tax Consequences of the Defense of Marriage Act for Same-Sex Couples

Wealth Management Update - December 2012

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