While marriage for Same-Sex Couples is now legal in the State of New York, it remains unrecognized by the federal government, creating significant and new estate and financial planning challenges for CPAs, Financial Planners, Attorneys, and other professionals.

Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP has had an established practice representing the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community for years. As such, we are uniquely versed in the complex planning issues that same-sex couples face -- whether they are married, considering marriage, in a civil union, or getting a divorce.

This seminar will impart what professional advisers should be aware of when consulting with their LGBT clients.  Topics to be covered in depth will be:

How Legalized Same-Sex Marriage Affects Estate Planning    

• Wills 
• Property ownership 
• Spousal property rights  
• Healthcare proxies 
• Pensions 

Marital Rights & Obligations of Same-Sex Couples  

• Spousal Support Obligations  
• Separate and Marital Property  
• Divorce 
• Maintenance/ Support  
• Parenting & Adoption    

The Tax Implications of Legalized Same-Sex Marriage   

• Income Tax  
• Taxable Benefits  
• Estate Tax 
• Health Insurance  

How the Defense of Marriage Act Still Blocks Most Marital Rights - Despite the New Law  

• Understand how DOMA undermines the NYS law and what married couples need to do to protect themselves. 

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Questions?

Saskia Thomson at 516-437-4385, ext 127 or via email at

 sthomson@vmmlegal.com