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The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary... more +
The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary with only a limited number of cases granted review each term.  The Court is comprised of one chief justice and eight associate justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to hold lifetime positions. less -
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Insight on Estate Planning - October/November 2013

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In This Issue: - To preserve your wealth, consider a DAPT - Estate planning for same-sex spouses: What the Supreme Court’s DOMA ruling means - Using an FLP or LLC? Beware the step transaction doctrine ...more

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Personal Planning Strategies - July 2013

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On June 26, 2013, the United States Supreme Court issued its decisions in Windsor v. United States and Hollingsworth, et. al. v. Perry et. al., thus ending a four year "fast-track" judicial expedition of the validity of the...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Estate Planning Opportunities Arising from Recent Landmark Supreme Court Decisions Concerning Marriages of Same-Sex Couples

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On June 26, 2013, the US Supreme Court (the “Supreme Court”) struck down Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as unconstitutional in the case of United States v. Windsor (“Windsor”). In a related case, the...more

Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

A long engagement: Married same-sex couples finally receive post-DOMA access to federal tax and estate planning benefits

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in United States v. Windsor will forever change many facets of the lives of same-sex couples....more

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