Important Estate Planning Considerations for LGBTQ Couples

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Everyone needs estate planning. Regardless of your age, race, gender, or sexual orientation, properly protecting your future and your loved ones requires a plan. For LGBTQ couples, there are a few things you should consider when thinking about crafting an estate plan. Each couple is unique, and it is our goal to ensure that your personal wishes are carried out …

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Important Estate Planning Considerations for LGBTQ Couples

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Everyone needs estate planning. Regardless of your age, race, gender, or sexual orientation, properly protecting your future and your loved ones requires a plan. For LGBTQ couples, there are a few things you should consider when thinking about crafting an estate plan. Each couple is unique, and it is our goal to ensure that your personal wishes are carried out …

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Primer in New York Matrimonial Law

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I will be giving a primer in New York matrimonial law along with (the fabulous) Veronica Escobar, Esq. next Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Fordham University, School of Law during the “Bridge the Gap” Continuing Legal Education seminar designed for newly-admitted attorneys.  We will be discussing the following issues: Divorce Paths Jurisdictional differences between Family Court and Supreme Court Alternative …

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Overview of Equitable Distribution in New York

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New York courts in a matrimonial action uses the term “equitable distribution” to describe how the assets will be divided between the two spouses.  The term “equitable distribution” refers the equitable (not necessarily equal) distribution of marital assets upon a divorce.   (When I tell my clients that the court divides things “equitably” not not necessarily “equally” I get a …

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Overview of the “No Fault” Divorce Ground in New York

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As a matrimonial attorney, I receive a lot of questions about “no fault” divorce law.  No fault law in New York did not remove the need for a “ground” in order to be divorced.  In other words, New York has been and still is a “grounds” divorce state. Until October 12, 2010, there were only six grounds for divorce in …

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Queens Matrimonial/Family Law Seminar for Mental Health Professionals

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As noted here, I will be conducting New York Matrimonial & Family Law Seminar for mental health professionals along with Deborah Kaminetzky (@CedarhurstLaw on Twitter) from 9:30am to 11:00am on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the Adria Hotel & Conference Center at 221-17 Northern Boulevard, Bayside, NY 11361, telephone (718) 631-5900.  The cost of the event will be $30 (or …

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ABA Agriculture Law Subcommittees

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As I noted in this previous post, I am the new Chair of the American Bar Association (“ABA”), General Practice, Solo and Small Firm’s Division, Agriculture Law Committee.  You can join the Committee and the Discussion List here.  I have restructured the subcommittees as follows: 1. Ag ADR: mediation, arbitration 2. Ag Estate/Succession Planning, Family Law, and Taxation: estate planning,succession …

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A Few Reasons Why Same-Sexed Couples Should Seek Counsel Before They Say “I Do”

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On June 24, 2011, New York enacted the Marriage Equality Act.  The Act goes into effect on July 24, 2011.  New York is now the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage.  There are a couple reasons why it is important for same same-sexed couples to seek counsel before “tying the knot.” 1.  Prenuptial agreements are especially important for same-sexed couples …

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Saturday Links

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It’s been a busy week.  I have been catching up on my blog feed before heading to the gym.   This is what I found: This month’s Pennsylvania State Agriculture Law Brief has updates on the G-20 Action Plan, Hydraulic Fracturing, and the White House Rural Council. I excitedly received a Google+ invite this week from a respected family law …

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Looking Back: Two-Year Blogging Anniversary

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Seems like just yesterday I was driving across South Dakota with my dog Taylor before starting Rincker Law, PLLC and this blog.  It’s been a great ride so far.  Big thank you to my friends, family, colleagues, contract attorneys/legal assistants, clients and blog readers for all your support. It’s been a busy year indeed.  Over the last year, I am …

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Additional Topics To Be Discused At NY Family/Matrimonial Law Seminar for Mental Health Professionals

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I hope that my readers had a wonderful Fourth of July. It’s one of my favorite holidays.   As I noted in this previous post, I am completing a family/matrimonial law seminar series with Deborah Kaminetzky, Esq.  The next seminar will be held on July 12, 2011 from 9:30-11am at the Marriott Hotel in Farmingdale, New York.  It costs $25 to attend and …

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