Estate Planning in the Age of Step-Families
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Estate Planning in the Age of Step-Families

Many of us have at least one step- relative in the family – a step-parent, a step- or half-sibling or a step-child. Because the relationships among step-family members are frequently as strong or stronger than the relationships we have with our direct family members, it is important to take current and potential step- relationships into...

Medicaid’s Protections Are Afforded To Same-Sex Couples Nationwide
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Medicaid’s Protections Are Afforded To Same-Sex Couples Nationwide

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that state bans on same-sex marriage are unconstitutional and that states must recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. Among other implications, the ruling means that same-sex couples living in states that previously did not recognize their marriage will now be covered by Medicaid’s “spousal...